Professional football running back Najeh Davenport plays in the National Football League for the Indianapolis Colts.
Football Career
Davenport began his career with the Miami Hurricanes, helping them capture the national championship in 2001. Following college, he was drafted 135th overall in the 2002 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers. Davenport made his NFL debut with the Packers that same year and played 39 games over four seasons in Green Bay. In 2006, he was released by the Packers and signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Prior to the 2008 season, Davenport was released by the Steelers, then re-signed just days later. He joined the team for four games during the 2008 season before he was released again.NFL.com: Najeh Davenport Career Stats
Timeline
- 2002: Drafted by the Green Bay Packers
- 2006: Released by the Green Bay Packers
- 2006: Signs with the Pittsburgh Steelers
- 2008: Released by the Steelers, signs with Indianapolis Colts
Najeh Davenport Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Pro-Football-Reference.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 247 lbs
- Rookie Year: 2002
Najeh Davenport Timeline
1979: February 8 Born
2002: Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in round 4, pick 135
2006: September 2 released by the Green Bay Packers
2006: September 8 signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers
2008: Released by the Steelersm signs with Indianapolis Colts
Najeh Davenport News and Articles
ProFootballTalk.com: Steelers Drop Dookie, Again (November 8, 2008)
Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Davenport Hoping to Play Sizable Role (September 12, 2006)
Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Davenport Putting Past Behind Him (September 12, 2006)
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