Eric Wayne Davis (born January 26, 1968 in Anniston,
Alabama) is a former professional American football player
who was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second
round of the 1990 NFL Draft. A 5'11", 185-lb. cornerback
from Jacksonville State University, Davis played in 13 NFL
seasons from 1990 to 2002.
Davis is one of only two players in NFL history to have five
or more interceptions in five consecutive seasons
(1996-2000). He is the all time leader in consecutive NFL
playoff games (five) with at least one interception.
Davis was a pivotal player in the 1994 NFC Championship
game versus the Dallas Cowboys when he made two key
plays early in the game. First, a 44 yard interception return
for a touchdown on the game's third play from scrimmage,
and a forced fumble on Michael Irvin that led to another
49ers touchdown. These plays helped the 49ers beat the
previous 2-time champion Cowboys to advance to Super
Bowl XXIX. The 49ers would go on to beat the San Diego
Chargers 49-26. In 1995 he went to the Pro Bowl and helped
lead the 49ers to the number one ranked defense. In 1996,
he became a free agent and signed with the Carolina
Panthers, helping them reach the NFC title game only to lose
to eventual Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers. In
2002, he ended his career with the Detroit Lions.
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