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Davis was drafted in the 17th (and last) round by the Cleveland Browns in the 1967 NFL/AFL draft. [4] With Paul Warfield , Gary Collins and Clifton McNeil already established as receivers, Davis was switched to a defensive role.
One such “diamond in the rough” for the Cleveland Browns was Ben Davis. Although 438 names were called in the 1967 NFL draft before Davis, he had a solid career as a cornerback and returner for Cleveland, earning All-Pro and All-Conference honors and helping Cleveland win four division titles in 1967, 1968, 1971, and 1972.
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- October 30, 1945
Sep 25, 2018 · Davis was the 439th overall draft pick in the 1967 NFL Draft, selected by the Cleveland Browns as a defensive back in the seventeenth round. In his rookie season with the Browns, Davis led the league in punt returns, averaging 12.7 yards per return, including one fifty-two yard return for a touchdown.
Jun 27, 2023 · The best player to wear No. 28 in Browns history. Ben Davis was a talented cornerback during his seven years in Cleveland, but was not the most-famous sibling in his family. By Thomas Moore...
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