Dorsett Davis

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Dorsett Davis
No. 96
Position: Defensive end
Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1979-01-24) January 24, 1979 (age 45)
Shelby, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school: Cleveland (MS) East Side
College: Mississippi State
NFL draft: 2002  / Round: 3 / Pick: 96
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:16
Passes defended:1
Player stats at PFR

Dorsett Terrell Davis (born January 24, 1979) is a former American football defensive end of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft. [1] [2] He played college football at Mississippi State. [3]

Davis also played for the Edmonton Eskimos. [4]

Since his playing career ended, Davis has coached at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Mississippi Valley State University, and Jackson State University. [5]

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References

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  3. "Why WR Phillip Dorsett is a perfect fit with the Seahawks". NBC Sports Northwest. March 26, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  4. "Davis opts to transfer from Texas-Arlington Mavericks". www.tribune242.com. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  5. "JSU Football announces new coaching staff". www.wlbt.com. January 14, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2021.