Leonard Davis
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Career Summary
Leonard Davis was an NFL offensive lineman whose 12-season career included Arizona, Dallas, and San Francisco.
NFL.com records 171 regular-season games and 155 starts for Davis.
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College Career
Davis played 45 games at Texas and earned consensus first-team All-America honors as a senior in 2000.
Texas identifies him as an Outland Trophy finalist and Lombardi Trophy semifinalist in 2000. He helped the Longhorns produce three consecutive nine-win seasons.
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Path to the NFL
Arizona selected Davis second overall in the 2001 NFL Draft.
Texas Athletics identified Davis as the No. 2 overall pick and a first-round selection by the Cardinals.
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NFL Career
Davis began with Arizona, then started every Dallas game from 2007 through 2010 before finishing his career with San Francisco.
NFL.com lists six seasons with Arizona, four with Dallas, and 16 games with the 49ers in 2012. He made at least 14 starts in each of his first 10 seasons.
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Career Accomplishments
Davis earned three Pro Bowl selections during his 12-year NFL career.
Texas Athletics credits Davis with three Pro Bowl berths and recognizes his 2016 Hall of Honor induction.
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Playing Style
Davis was a massive, durable offensive lineman whose work spanned tackle and guard roles.
NFL.com lists Davis at 6-foot-6 and 355 pounds. Texas described him as one of the most physically imposing offensive linemen in Longhorn history.
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Legacy
Davis is regarded as a standout Texas lineman and a long-tenured NFL starter.
Texas inducted him into the Hall of Honor in 2016, citing his consensus All-America season, 12-year NFL career, and three Pro Bowl selections.
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Post-Career
After his playing career, Davis moved into high-school football coaching.
Texas Athletics states that Davis coaches high school football.
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