John Davis was drafted No. 287 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. 104 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #287
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 104
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3118th at Georgia Tech
The pick
How John Davis came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Georgia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
104 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Games played
- 104
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3118th among Georgia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 26% of career value
- Final season
- 19947 years after the draft
Around pick 287
Who came off the board on either side of John Davis.
Northern Illinois
Penn State
Arizona
Kansas
Georgia Tech in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Georgia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Davis in the 1987 NFL Draft
John Davis is a Guard out of Georgia Tech selected No. 287 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1987 NFL Draft. 104 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Georgia Tech has produced 89 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 John Davis drafted?
John Davis was selected No. 287 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/john-davis.
What college did John Davis play for?
John Davis played college football at Georgia Tech in the ACC. See every Georgia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-tech-yellow-jackets.
How did John Davis's NFL career turn out?
104 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/john-davis.