Some tragic news has just been received in the world of the NFL.
Per The Kansas City Star, former cornerback Andrew Davison has passed away at the age of 37, after losing a six-year battle with a heart condition. The 5-foot-11, 185 pound defensive back was signed as an undrafted free agent by legendary coach Herm Edwards and the New York Jets in 2002 before joining the Dallas Cowboys the following season.
Davis played under Hall of Fame coach Bill Parcells and was a teammate of both quarterback Tony Romo and tight end Jason Witten, the only two players currently on the active roster from that year.
A four-year starter for Kansas University, Davis is remembered by not only his family but also by those who played by his side in his collegiate years.
“He was like a brother to me, and I was like a brother to him,” said former KU wide receiver Harrison Hill. “He’s a great dude. I loved him.”
Raised in the Detroit inner city, Davis overcame a multitude of obstacles to land at Kansas and ultimately the NFL.
“He’s practicing with a bullet in his bicep,” said Hill, noting Davison's will to excel despite all odds.
And it's an attribute, along with his confidence and commanding demeanor, his collegiate coach loved seeing on the field.
“Great kid,” said Terry Allen, Kansas University head coach from 1997-2001. “Maybe you don’t want to call it free-spirited, but free-willed. He was an outgoing guy.”
