Eric Davis was drafted No. 53 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Jacksonville State. 188 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #53
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 188
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 671st at Jacksonville State
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Eric Davis came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
188 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
- Games played
- 188
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 671st among Jacksonville State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3451% of career value
- Final season
- 200212 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 53
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Davis.
West Virginia
Houston
Texas A&M
Kentucky
Jacksonville State in the 1990 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Jacksonville State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Davis in the 1990 NFL Draft
Eric Davis is a Defensive back out of Jacksonville State selected No. 53 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1990 NFL Draft. 188 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value Jacksonville State has produced 7 NFL draft picks since 1987.
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 Eric Davis drafted?
Eric Davis was selected No. 53 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/eric-davis.
What college did Eric Davis play for?
Eric Davis played college football at Jacksonville State in the Conference USA. See every Jacksonville State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/jacksonville-state-gamecocks.
How did Eric Davis's NFL career turn out?
188 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/eric-davis.