1. Najeh Trenadious Monte Davenport was born on February 8,1979 and is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League.
21 Facts About Najeh Davenport
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Najeh Davenport played college football for the Miami Hurricanes and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL draft.
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Najeh Davenport attended the University of Miami, where he played primarily as a halfback.
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Najeh Davenport earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre with a minor in education at the University of Miami.
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Najeh Davenport was chosen by the Packers in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL draft with the 135th overall pick.
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Najeh Davenport's abilities exceed a fourth-round selection, but as many scouts predicted, Najeh Davenport was plagued by injuries throughout his career.
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However, in the 2004 season, Najeh Davenport started the season with a lingering hamstring injury that kept him out for a month.
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Later that year, Najeh Davenport broke his ribs, resulting in playing at far less than 100 percent.
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In 2005, after starting running back Ahman Green went down with a quadriceps injury, Najeh Davenport took over as starter.
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In what would be his only start of the season, versus the New Orleans Saints, Najeh Davenport scored two first-half touchdowns before breaking his ankle.
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Najeh Davenport was placed on injured reserve, effectively ending his season.
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Najeh Davenport was released by the Packers on September 2,2006, when the team made their final roster cuts.
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Six days later, on September 8,2006 Najeh Davenport was signed to the roster of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Najeh Davenport finished the 2006 season with a total of 221 rushing yards.
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However, Barlow was cut during training camp, and Najeh Davenport assumed the second-string responsibilities for Pittsburgh's opener against Cleveland.
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Najeh Davenport had 24 carries for 123 yards and a touchdown, as well as two catches for 44 yards and another touchdown.
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Najeh Davenport came into the game to relieve Willie Parker, who broke his fibula in the first quarter.
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Najeh Davenport was signed by the Indianapolis Colts on December 9,2008.
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Najeh Davenport was released on January 3,2009, after the team elevated offensive tackle Michael Toudouze from the practice squad.
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Najeh Davenport was charged in Cleveland with domestic violence, endangering, and unlawful restraint in an October 2007 incident involving the mother of his five-year-old son.
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Najeh Davenport entered a plea of not guilty days later and the case went to trial on April 4,2008.