| Najeh
Davenport
Scout.com Headlines: |
RB Najeh Davenport: Veteran Back Released
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
Feb 4, 2009 |
Can Davenport Help Shoulder the Load? 
ColtPower's scouting report on new RB Najeh Davenport
-by ColtPower.com
Dec 14, 2008 |
RB Najeh Davenport: Back To Work Out For Steelers
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
Sep 30, 2008 |
Tying up loose ends
Davenport release good news for Reid, Baker, Steelers' offense.
-by SteelCityInsider.com
Jul 1, 2008 |
Davenport, three others released
Steelers clear room to sign draft picks
-by SteelCityInsider.com
Jun 28, 2008 |
Tomlin ecstatic
This and other Steelers notebook items.
-by SteelCityInsider.com
Jan 3, 2008 |
Notebook: More than vacation for Parker
Also: Brett Timmons, Nifty Najeh, Dallas Baker ...
-by SteelCityInsider.com
Aug 1, 2007 |
Position for the draft: Running back
Dale Lolley examines the next position in his draft series.
-by SteelCityInsider.com
Apr 5, 2007 |
Porter given the boot, Starks tendered
Steelers release OLB, make other moves.
-by SteelCityInsider.com
Mar 1, 2007 |
Keep or kick to the curb: Najeh Davenport
A look at the Steelers free agency plans.
-by SteelCityInsider.com
Feb 3, 2007 |
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Ht: 6-1
Wt: 250
| Date of Birth: |
02/08/1979 |
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| 2006 Scout.com NFL Free Agency
Rankings (full list): |
| Pos: RB |
Pos Rank: #16 |
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| 2005 Scout.com NFL Fantasy Rankings (full list): |
| Pos: RB |
Pos Rank: NR |
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| Biography: |
Pro
Top backup to Pro Bowler Ahman Green in 2004. ... Was limited because of injuries (hamstring and shoulder) for much of the season. ... Played in 11 games, with one start, and was inactive for five others due to injury. Finished second on the team in rushing with 359 yards on 71 carries (5.1 avg.) and two touchdowns. ... Had four catches for 33 yards and 14 kickoff returns for 286 yards (20.4 avg.). Aggravated a training camp hamstring injury in Green Bay's opening game, causing him to miss the ensuing three contests before he was able to return to the field in a limited role in Week 5. Had the top performance of his career vs. St. Louis (Nov. 29), rushing 19 times for 178 yards and a touchdown; output ranked as NFL's third-highest total over the last 20 years for a player in his first league start.
In 2003, served mainly as a backup to Ahman Green and played on special teams. ... Emerged as a promising kickoff returner in second half of season ... Saw action in 15 games and was inactive Sept. 29 at Chicago. ... Played in both playoff games. ... Finished second on team with career-high 420 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 77 carries. ... Had second-best rushing average (5.45 yards per carry) among NFL's top 59 running backs. ... Became team's primary kickoff returner, beginning with 10th game. ... Averaged an impressive 31.6 yards per runback. ... Over the final seven games, he had 4 returns of 40 or more yards.
In 2002, worked his way up depth chart to main backup behind Green before he fractured his left eye socket while making a tackle Nov. 17 against the Minnesota Vikings. ... Was third on team with 184 yards rushing and one touchdown on 39 carries (4.7-yard avg.). ... Had 5 catches for 33 yards in eight games. ... Averaged 21.7 yards on six kickoff returns. ... Selected in fourth round (135th overall) on 2002 NFL draft by Packers. Possesses a combination of size and speed.
College
Developed into a devastating blocker in his senior season at University of Miami. ... Earned team's Unsung Hero Award in 2001 in recognition of his sacrifices and willingness to put team success ahead of individual goals. ... Finished his career with 830 yards and 13 touchdowns on 156 carries (5.3 avg.) and 381 yards with three scores on 35 receptions (10.9 avg.).
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