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PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS

2012 Football Roster

29 Denzel Davis

  • Height 5-9
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Garland, TX
  • Highschool South Garland
  • Connect 3V

Biography

In a single game at the end of last season he became an intriguing player for the Vikings.... due to injuries, he was pressed into duty at running back for the first time in his college career... impressed the coaching staff and now may transition form cornerback to running back... runs well and has good coverage skills, but has been second and third on the depth chart.

JUNIOR SEASON • 2011
Played in six games, mainly on special teams... had one interception in the season-opener against Southern Oregon... moved to running back for the season’s final game because of injuries to Cory McCaffrey and Shaquille Richard... impressed with 20 carries for 76 yards against Weber State (11/19) after just a couple of practices at running back.

SOPHOMORE SEASON • 2010
Played in eight games as a backup cornerback and a special teams contributor... had two tackles in the win over Idaho State (10/2) and one tackle in the loss to Montana (10/16).

FRESHMAN SEASON • 2009
One of 15 true freshmen to see action... played mainly on special teams and saw brief action at cornerback... did not record a tackle.

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Lettered three times in football and track at South Garland High School in the Dallas area... was named first team 10-5A All-District as a senior... also chosen as team defensive MVP... was named honorable mention All-District as a junior... had two interceptions in a playoff game as his team won the district title... competes in the 100 meters, 4x100 and 4x200.    

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Brenda Williams... born March 8, 1990... has one brother, Derrick... majoring in Social Science... hobbies are music, playing games and running track.

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Historical Player Information

  • 29

    2010Sophomore

    CB
    5'9" 170 lbs
    29
  • 29

    2011Junior

    CB
    5'9" 170 lbs
    29
  • 29

    2012Senior

    CB
    5'9" 170 lbs
    29
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