Wayne Davis was drafted No. 39 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Indiana State. 73 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #39
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 73
- Career AV
- 93rd at Indiana State
The pick
How Wayne Davis came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Indiana State
MVFC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
73 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 73
- Career approximate value
- 93rd among Indiana State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 667% of career value
- Final season
- 19905 years after the draft
Around pick 39
Who came off the board on either side of Wayne Davis.
UNLV · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Virginia
Iowa
Indiana State in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Indiana State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Wayne Davis
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Alabama
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Wayne Davis in the 1985 NFL Draft
Wayne Davis is a Defensive back out of Indiana State selected No. 39 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1985 NFL Draft. 73 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value Indiana State has produced 9 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Wayne Davis drafted?
Wayne Davis was selected No. 39 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/wayne-davis.
What college did Wayne Davis play for?
Wayne Davis played college football at Indiana State in the MVFC. See every Indiana State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/indiana-state-sycamores.
How did Wayne Davis's NFL career turn out?
73 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/wayne-davis.