Eric Davis (American football)

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Eric Davis
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Davis in June 2008
Position(s)
Cornerback
Jersey #(s)
25, 26
Born January 26, 1968 (1968-01-26) (age 41)
Anniston, Alabama
Career information
Year(s) 19902002
NFL Draft 1990 / Round: 2 / Pick: 53
College Jacksonville State
Professional teams
Career stats
INT 38 regular season
6 playoffs
INT yards 442
Touchdowns 5
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards

Eric Wayne Davis (born January 26, 1968 in Anniston, Alabama) is a former professional American football player who was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 1990 NFL Draft. A 5'11", 185-lb. cornerback from Jacksonville State University, Davis played in 13 NFL seasons from 1990 to 2002.

[edit] Career

Davis is one of only two players in NFL history to have five or more interceptions in five consecutive seasons (1996-2000). He is the all time leader in consecutive NFL playoff games (five) with at least one interception.

Davis was a pivotal player in the 1994 NFC Championship game versus the Dallas Cowboys when he made two key plays early in the game. First, a 44 yard interception return for a touchdown on the game's third play from scrimmage, and a forced fumble on Michael Irvin that led to another 49ers touchdown. These plays helped the 49ers beat the previous 2-time champion Cowboys to advance to Super Bowl XXIX. The 49ers would go on to beat the San Diego Chargers 49-26. In 1995 he went to the Pro Bowl and helped lead the 49ers to the number one ranked defense. In 1996, he became a free agent and signed with the Carolina Panthers, helping them reach the NFC title game only to lose to eventual Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers. In 2002, he ended his career with the Detroit Lions.

[edit] Personal Life

Davis has one son, Jon Wilzac.

Davis also has three son named kevin,nico,and daniel