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Vernon Davis honored for NFL distinction and community service with induction into Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame
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Former San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos tight end Vernon Davis was added to the 2025 Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame class. Vernon Davis played for 14 seasons before his 2019 retirement.
He was officially inducted into the Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame on May 30 this year at the Mike Ditka Hall of Fame Gala in Chicago.
Vernon Davis earns Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame nod for impact on and off the field
Vernon Davis is being celebrated for more than his on-field accomplishments. The class of 2025 Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame recognizes Vernon Davis for his exemplary athletic career and for volunteering on behalf of underprivileged youth.
The Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame is an initiative of the non-profit foundation founded by Green Bay Packers great Jerry Kramer in 2007.
The program assists former NFL players in need after they have retired from football. Vernon Davis called the award a "privilege," stating the mission of the group was to assist former players who had hung up on a physical and emotional level during play.
'It is a privilege to lend my hand to these men who helped build, shape and mold the NFL into what it is today, and an absolute honor to be recognized for those efforts,' Davis said.
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He was an integral part of the Denver Broncos during their 2015 Super Bowl campaign, making plays off as well as on the stat sheet. He finished his career with 583 receptions, 7,562 yards, and 63 touchdowns in 198 games, being a Pro Bowl selection in 2009 and 2013.
In his personal life, the former Pro Bowl TE suffered tragedies. Davis and his twin brother, Vontae Davis, founded the Davis Family Foundation. He had lost his brother and described how unexpected emotions came out.
'I wish I had gotten a hold of my trauma sooner,' he had said in a past interview.
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Through the foundation, young adults and youth in poor communities are supported with initiatives in art, education, and scholarships. Among other legends this May, Davis will be recognized for the entire legacy that he's constructed—both in between the hash marks and outside of them.
