Vernon Davis Wife, Brother, His Net Worth, Height, Weight, Is He Gay?

Vernon Davis of the Washington Redskins officially joined the NFL in 2006 when he was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers. Davis was exceptional from the start and his skills have not diminished in any way over the years.

Football was the life of the NFL player, he had to play for MacFarland Middle School which was close to Paul Public Charter School where he attended, as the latter did not have a football team. Apart from his life on the pitch, there is so much to know about the player.

Age, early childhood and rise to fame

Vernon Davis was born on January 31, 1984 in Washington DC; he attended Dunbar High School in Washington and his glory days began where he excelled in different types of sports. This has earned him enormous admiration and recognition from various stakeholders. At such a young age, Davis was popular for his achievements in track and field, football, and basketball. It was natural for Rivals.com to list him as a four-star rookie.

At Dunbar, he tested every wing of the school team playing as a wide receiver, linebacker, as well as a tight end and safety. He finished his junior season with 35 receptions for 385 yards and improved his game as a senior, collecting five touchdowns that yielded 21 catches for 511 yards.

Moving on to college, he joined the University of Maryland Maryland Terrapins. From his first year, Vernon began to break records and show great skill. He appeared in most games and led the school team to numerous match wins from 2003 to 2005.

Almost as expected, Davis was selected by the SanFrancisco 49ers as the sixth pick in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He was one of the best firsts in the 2006 draft as a result of his tenacity in the combine. In his rookie year with the team, Davis rushed for 265 yards on 20 catches and had three receiving touchdowns.

He improved further in subsequent seasons, but left the San Francisco 49ers after the 2014 campaign and joined the Denver Broncos in November 2015. As it happens, Vernon was traded alongside a pick seventh-rounder in 2016 to the team where he clinched his first Super Bowl championship after the Broncos won the Super Bowl 50.

He left the Broncos in 2016 and joined the Washington Redskin the same year, on a one-year deal. His contract with the team was extended to three years in March 2017.

Vernon Davis Net Worth

Vernon Davis sits on an estimated net worth of $16million. According to calculations, Davis made as much as $69 million in overall income over 12 seasons. In 2010, he received a five-year, $37 million contract extension from the 49ers, becoming the highest-earning part in the NFL at the time. In 2017 alone, the tight end made $3 million, which was ranked among the highest in the NFL.

His brother and his family

Vernon was born in Washington to Duke Davis, his father and Jacqueline Davis his mother. However, after his parents’ marriage succumbed to challenges when he was young, he was raised alongside his six siblings by his grandmother Adeline Davis.

Her father was never there for them and her mother was a drug addict. Davis had a really troubled childhood and it is believed that the issues he had were the reason he struggled to empathize with other players on the pitch early in his career. His grandmother Adeline helped him overcome fear and anxiety with her words of encouragement.

The most popular of Vernon’s siblings is his brother, Vontae Davis. Like Vernon, Vontae plays football professionally for the Buffalo Bills.

Who is Vernon Davis’ wife, is he gay?

Vernon Davis is unmarried but has been in a relationship with Janel Horne, his fiancee of over 15 years. In early 2016, Davis was dragged on social media by Horne for cheating on her with a 20-year-old. It’s unclear how the controversy ended, but no split report has been released. They have three children together. This undoubtedly dismisses rumors that the NFL player is gay, as far as we can tell, he isn’t.

Body Net Worth – Height and Weight

Vernon Davis has the right body to go with his daunting career. He stands at a height of 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in), which is quite commensurate with his weight of 250 lbs. With its long wingspan, the tight end always maintains a strong grip with the ball.