Davin Meggett

Davin Meggett (born March 22, 1990) is an American former football player. Meggett spent only three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) as a reservist or practice squad member. He played college football for the University of Maryland.

Early life Meggett was born in Clinton, Maryland, on March 22, 1990, to Super Bowl champion and two-time Pro Bowl selection Dave Meggett and mother Victoria Davis.

At Surrattsville High School, Meggett was a three-year starting running back. As a junior in 2006, he ran for 1,150 yards on 156 attempts, rushed for ten touchdowns, and garnered second-team all-county and honorable mention all-state honors. He finished the regular season as the second-leading rusher in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. but Maryland was the only Division I FBS school to offer him a scholarship. He also received scholarship offers from Division I FCS programs , Old Dominion, and James Madison. Meggett, who grew up a Maryland fan, accepted the school's offer and later said, "This is a dream. Is this really happening? ... I'm going to go ahead, commit and live out a fantasy." After starting tailback Da'Rel Scott suffered a lingering shoulder injury against California game, Meggett gained increased playing time. Offensive coordinator, James Franklin, called the run-intensive, rain-soaked North Carolina match "a Meggett type of game ... Downhill, not a whole lot of dancing." In that game, Meggett made a one-yard rushing touchdown and the 31-yard reception which helped put the Terps within range for the game-winning field goal. Maryland coach Ralph Friedgen said, "He's a freshman, but he doesn't play like a freshman." In the 2008 Humanitarian Bowl against Nevada, he caught a pass for a two-point conversion, and rushed ten times for 35 yards. Alongside leading rusher Scott, Meggett helped Maryland to come the closest it ever has to having both a 1,000- and 500-yard rusher in the same season. Meggett fell just 43 yards shy of the 500-yard mark. He led all Atlantic Coast Conference freshman with 5.13 yards per carry.

In 2009, Meggett entered preseason camp behind Scott and Morgan Green, but his camp performance was impressive enough to garner a share of the number-one position alongside Scott. He saw action in all 12 games including four starts, and recorded 338 yards on 99 carries and six touchdowns.

Meggett and Scott again split time as the number-one back during the 2010 season. Head coach Friedgen said, "At this point in time, I would say Scott and Meggett are 1A and 1B." He saw action in all 13 games and recorded 720 yards on 126 carries and four touchdowns. Against Duke, Meggett had 18 carries for 57 yards, including a three-yard touchdown run. Against Wake Forest, Meggett rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown.

Prior to the 2011 season, Meggett was named to the Doak Walker Award watch list. He assumed the starting position after the graduation of Da'Rel Scott and was named a team captain. In the opener against Miami, he had 21 carries for 92 yards.

Statistics Maryland Rushing Receiving Season Games Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 2008 13 89 457 5.1 38 4 9 79 8.8 31 0 2009 12 99 338 3.4 13 6 14 175 12.5 67 1 2010 13 126 720 5.7 76 4 6 59 9.8 -- 0 2011 12 171 896 5.2 -- 4 17 141 8.3 31 1 Total 50 485 2400 4.9 76 18 46 454 9.8 31 2

Professional career

Houston Texans Meggett was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent to an undisclosed three-year contract on April 29, 2012. He was released on August 26, 2012.

On September 27, the Texans signed Meggett to the practice squad. He was released on November 27.

Indianapolis Colts On December 11, 2012, Meggett was signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts.

On August 25, 2013, he was waived by the Colts.

Dallas Cowboys On October 15, 2013, Meggett was signed to the practice squad of the Dallas Cowboys. He was released on October 29.

Washington Redskins The Washington Redskins signed Meggett to their practice squad on November 12. He signed a reserve/future contract with the team on December 31, 2013. He was released on March 4, 2014.

Second Stint with Colts Meggett re-signed with the Indianapolis Colts on July 27, 2014. He was waived on August 17, 2014.

Post-football After his football career ended, Meggett became an 8th grade language arts teacher at Sugar Grove Academy in Houston, Texas. He also became the head track, football and wrestling coach at Fulshear high school.