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Terrell Davis Broncos Super Back

October 28, 1972, in San Diego, California, Terrell Davis carved a remarkable yet regrettably short...

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FOOTBALL TEAM | Denver Broncos

"Terrell Davis Broncos Super Back"

Last updated 📅 2024-10-28

October 28, 1972, in San Diego, California, Terrell Davis carved a remarkable yet regrettably short career as one of the most explosive running backs in NFL history.  

College Career:

Terrell Davis's path to professional football was unconventional. He initially played two seasons at Long Beach State University before their football program was disbanded due to financial issues. He then transferred to the University of Georgia, where he played from 1992 to 1994. In his junior season (1993), he became the Bulldogs' leading rusher, gaining 824 yards. While his senior season was hampered by a hamstring injury, Davis still showed flashes of his potential.  

Road to the Pro Game:

Despite a college career marked by program changes and injuries, Davis was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round (196th overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft. This selection proved to be a franchise-altering move. He quickly impressed the coaching staff and became the starting running back in his rookie season, rushing for over 1,000 yards and earning PFWA All-Rookie honors. Davis spent his entire seven-season NFL career (1995-2001) with the Denver Broncos.  

Football Legacy:

Terrell Davis's impact on the Denver Broncos and the NFL was profound, despite his relatively short career. He was the driving force behind the Broncos' consecutive Super Bowl victories in XXXII and XXXIII, earning Super Bowl MVP honors in the former with a record-setting three rushing touchdowns. In 1998, he had a historic season, rushing for 2,008 yards and 21 touchdowns, earning him the NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards. Davis holds numerous Broncos franchise records and is considered one of the greatest postseason performers in NFL history, holding the record for most consecutive 100-yard rushing games in the playoffs (7) and highest career postseason rushing average (5.59 yards per carry). His electrifying running style and ability to perform in crucial moments cemented his legacy, culminating in his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017.  

Accolades, Awards, and Career Stats:

✦ 2x Super Bowl Champion (XXXII, XXXIII)

✦ Super Bowl MVP (XXXII)
NFL Most Valuable Player (1998)

✦ 2x NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1996, 1998)  

✦ 3x First-team All-Pro (1996-1998)  

✦ 3x Pro Bowl (1996-1998)  

✦ NFL Rushing Yards Leader (1998)

✦ 2x NFL Rushing Touchdowns Leader (1997, 1998)

✦ NFL 1990s All-Decade Team

✦ Denver Broncos Ring of Fame

✦ Pro Football Hall of Fame (Class of 2017)  

✦ Career NFL Stats: 78 games played, 7,607 rushing yards, 60 rushing touchdowns, 169 receptions, 1,280 receiving yards, 5 receiving touchdowns.  

Sources and related content
Info courtesy of Newspapers.com and Pro-Football-Reference.com

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  • DOB: October 28
  • EVENTDAY: October 28
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Davis Terrell, Terrell Davis
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: Running Back
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Denver Broncos
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 30
  • SPORTS: Pro Football Hall of Fame
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