Running Back
No. 35
Delaware State
"Davis enjoyed his best season rushing as a pro last year. He gained 418 yards on 94 carries (4.4 average), with three touchdowns and was second to Clark Gaines among club leaders. Davis already ranks eighth on the Jets' all-time rushing list with 708 yards.
He gained a career high 76 yards on 16 carries in a win over Tampa Bay last year. He missed two games with a knee injury and had fumble trouble, losing six.
The Jets third-leading rusher in 1975 with 290 yards, Steve also was the Jets' second-leading kick returner with 20 for 483 (24.2 average). He did not return any kickoffs last season.
Davis was acquired from the Steelers in [August] 1975 in exchange for a 1977 third round draft pick. He led the Steelers in kickoff returns for three consecutive seasons, ranking fifth in the AFC in 1973 (26.9 average). He was drafted third by the Steelers in 1971 but missed his entire rookie season with a viral infection.
He was the first player ever drafted from Delaware State. He was the 13th leading collegiate rusher in 1970 with 980 yards. He gained 261 yards and led the CIAA in rushing as a senior.
Davis majored in physical education. His hometown is Lexington, Virginia."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
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