Andra Davis

Infobox NFLactive
name=Andra Davis

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currentteam=Cleveland Browns
currentnumber=54
currentposition=Linebacker
birthdate=birth date and age|1978|12|23
birthplace=Live Oak, Florida
country=USA
heightft=6
heightin=1
weight=250
debutyear=2002
debutteam=Cleveland Browns
college=Florida
draftyear=2002
draftround=5
draftpick=141
pastteams=
* Cleveland Browns (2002-present)
nfl=DAV121395

Andra Raynard Davis [pronounced Andre] (born December 23, 1978 in Live Oak, Florida) is an American football linebacker for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Browns in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida.

Early years

Davis attended Suwannee High School in Live Oak, Florida, where he was a three year starter. He was also the team captain for both his football and basketball teams.

College career

Davis played college football at the University of Florida. During his career he played 35 games starting 23 of them. He finished his career with 232 tackles, five sacks and four forced fumbles three of which were recovered. He was a Recreation program delivery major.

Professional career

Davis was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round (141st overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft. He made his NFL debut versus the Kansas City Chiefs on September 8. He finished his rookie season with 24 tackles and one interception.

Davis became the Browns starting middle linebacker in 2003 and finished the season leading the team with 136 tackles. During the 2004 season he missed the final five games of the season with a knee injury, he finished the season with 71 tackles and three interceptions.

In 2005 Davis recorded a career high and team leading 149 tackles, which led the team. His best game came against the Green Bay Packers on September 18 when he recorded 20 tackles. On November 20 he was named the AFC Defensive Player of the week after recording 14 tackles in the 22-0 win over the Miami Dolphins. On December 15, 2005 the Browns gave him a five-year contract extension. [ [http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2260453 Browns sign Andra Davis to five-year extension] ]

During the 2006 season Davis played in 14 games, finishing with 104 tackles, one sack and two interceptions. During the 2007 season he struggled starting only 10 of 16 games, finishing with only 67 tackles.

References

External links

* [http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/team/player.php?id=175 Cleveland Browns bio]