Troy Davis
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| Troy Davis | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 14, 1975 |
| Place of birth | Miami, Florida |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| College | Iowa State |
| NFL Draft | 1997 / Round 3 |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1997-1999 2001-2005 2005-present |
New Orleans Saints Hamilton Tiger-Cats Edmonton Eskimos |
Troy Davis (born September 14, 1975 in Miami, Florida) is a Canadian Football League running back for the Edmonton Eskimos.
[edit] College career
Davis attended Iowa State University, where he set school records for total rushing yards (4,382), total rushing yards in a single season (2,185) and rushing yards in a game (378).
[edit] Professional career
Davis was drafted in 3rd round (62nd overall) in the 1997 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. He played in the NFL for four years before joining the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL. During the 2005 season, Davis was traded to the Edmonton Eskimos in exchange for a package headlined by wide receiver Brock Ralph, defensive back Tay Cody, and a first-round pick in that year's draft. Davis played a key role in helping the Eskimos win the 93rd Grey Cup that year.
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