Russell Davis was drafted No. 48 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1999 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 114 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #48
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 114
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3328th at North Carolina
The pick
How Russell Davis came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
114 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 114
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3328th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 39% of career value
- Final season
- 20078 years after the draft
Around pick 48
Who came off the board on either side of Russell Davis.
LSU
Vanderbilt
Ohio State
Tulane
North Carolina in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Russell Davis
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Maryland
Idaho
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Russell Davis in the 1999 NFL Draft
Russell Davis is a Defensive tackle out of North Carolina selected No. 48 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1999 NFL Draft. 114 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Russell Davis drafted?
Russell Davis was selected No. 48 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/russell-davis.
What college did Russell Davis play for?
Russell Davis played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Russell Davis's NFL career turn out?
114 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/russell-davis.