Don Davis

Donald Earl Davis (born December 16, 1943) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for one season with the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Giants in the second round of the 1966 NFL draft after playing college football for the Cal State Los Angeles Diablos.

Early life Donald Earl Davis was born on December 16, 1943, in Santa Ana, California. He attended Santa Ana High School in Santa Ana. He transferred to play for the Los Angeles State Diablos of California State College at Los Angeles from 1964 to 1965.

Professional career Davis was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the first round, with the 7th overall pick, of the 1966 AFL draft and by the New York Giants in the second round, with the 25th overall pick, of the 1966 NFL draft. He chose to sign with the Giants. Davis was placed on injured reserve later in 1967 and spent the entire season there.