Vernon Davis was drafted No. 6 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 198 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 6 · #6 overall
Vernon Davis Maryland Draft
Vernon Davis was drafted No. 6 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 198 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #6
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 198
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 519th at Maryland
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Vernon Davis came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Maryland
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 254 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 6 prospect97.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
198 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
- Games played
- 198
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 519th among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4282% of career value
- Final season
- 201913 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 6
Who came off the board on either side of Vernon Davis.
Virginia · 3× Pro Bowl
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
Texas
Maryland in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Vernon Davis in the 2006 NFL Draft
Vernon Davis is a Tight end out of Maryland selected No. 6 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2006 NFL Draft. 198 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 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 Vernon Davis drafted?
Vernon Davis was selected No. 6 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/vernon-davis.
What college did Vernon Davis play for?
Vernon Davis played college football at Maryland in the ACC. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did Vernon Davis's NFL career turn out?
198 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/vernon-davis.