Rod Davis

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birthplace =Gulfport, Mississippi
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debutyear =2008
debutteam =Philadelphia Soul
college =Southern Mississippi
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* Minnesota Vikings (2004-2006)
* Carolina Panthers (2006)
* Philadelphia Soul (2008 - presnt)
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* ArenaBowl XXII Champion (2008)
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Rod Davis (born April 2, 1981 in Gulfport, Mississippi) is an American football linebacker for the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League. He played college football at Southern Mississippi. He was selected in the fifth round (155th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings.

In his career Davis has played for the Minnesota Vikings and Carolina Panthers of the National Football League.

Early years

He went on to play at Central Junior High and Gulfport High School where he played for the Admirals, before he went to for Southern Mississippi. In 2002, he won the Conerly Trophy as the best college football player in the state of Mississippi.

College career

While at Southern Mississippi, Davis recorded four interceptions. Was selected as a First-team All-CUSA as a sophomore and junior. During his junior year he had career-highs with 122 tackles and 10.5 sacks, he was also selected as the Conference USA defensive player of the year and a Third-team All-American. He finished his college career with 526 tackles and 18.5 sacks.

Professional career

National Football League

Davis has played in 40 career NFL games with the Minnesota Vikings and Carolina Panthers, recording 43 tackles with one forced fumble.

In 2004 he played in 14 games and had nine tackles. In 2005 Davis played in 16 games and had 21 tackles and one forced fumble. Davis joined the Panthers and began 2006, with Carolina playing in one game and recording one tackle. He then re-joined the Vikings and played in nine games and recorded 12 tackles.

Arena Football League

Davis joined the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League in 2008 and was a member of the ArenaBowl XXII winning team.

References

* [http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/chatESPN?event_id=21652 ESPN: Chat with Philadelphia Soul LB Rod Davis - SportsNation]

External links

* [http://www.nfl.com/players/roddavis/profile?id=DAV698818 Profile] at NFL.com
* [http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/6914 Minnesota Vikings profile] at Yahoo! Sports
* [http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=6914 Minnesota Vikings profile] at ESPN.com