Professional American football player DavonHouse is one of the defensive backfield stars of the NFL’s Green Bay Packers. The cornerback was drafted by the Packers as the 131st overall draft NFL selection in 2011; House was the first player to be drafted by the New Mexico State Packers in franchise history. In addition to the Green Bay Packers, he also played for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars. He finished his college career with the New Mexico Aggies. Read on through his biography, career, body measurements and other interesting facts.
Davon House Biography, (Age)
Born Davon Thomas House in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California on July 10, 1989 to Kelin and Sheltie House; Davon grew up with two siblings, a sister named Vanessa and a brother named Tyreace House. Davon went to Palmdale High School in Palmdale, California where he started his football career. Playing for the Palmdale Falcons, House led the team to their fifth Golden League title. Besides football, House also competed in track and field events as well as high school baseball. He was an All-Golden League selection. The following year, he was named MVP in the Next Level All-Star competition. When his high school career ended, House enrolled at Mexico State University, where he continued his college career with the Aggies.
At Mexico State, he ranked sixth in school history for having 11 receptions in a game. In his freshman year, he played 13 games for the Aggies; thus breaking the school record with four interceptions and returning in his first career game. By the end of the season, House had a total of 37 tackles, eight breakouts, and four interceptions for 171 return yards, 94 kick return yards, and 283 all-purpose yards.
The following year, he played in twelve games for the Aggies, finishing the season with an improved record of 40 tackles and two interceptions. He had his practice season in 2009 with a forced fumble, 57 tackles and 12 assists in 12 losses. He earned an American honorable mention and was placed as a nominee for the Jim Thorpe Award.
Professional career and statistics
Davon House was selected by the Green Bay Packers of the NFL in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He was the 131st player to be selected and the 19th cornerback to be selected. Upon joining the Packers, House signed a four-year contract worth $2.34 million, complete with a signing bonus of $198,000. Coach Mike McCarthy named the Packers’ sixth cornerback. Playing alongside Tramon Williams, Sam Shields and Pat Lee, House made his professional debut on October 23, 2011 against the Minnesota Vikings. He finished his rookie season in just two games with a record one tackle.
In the 2012 season, he recorded 26 combined tackles, one sack and five deflections. House suffered a shoulder injury which caused him to miss many matches this season. The following year, the Green Bay Packers topped the NFC North League with an 8-7-1 record, allowing House to play in his first career playoff game. In 2014, he led the Packers to a league-leading 12-4 record. His career with the Jaguars ended in 2015 and House became an unrestricted free agent. While the Packers offered him an inexpensive extension contract, House signed a contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars who offered him a higher contract. He signed a four-year contract worth $24.5 million, with $10 million guaranteed.
Davon played two seasons for the Jaguars before he was released in March 2017. He also attracted immediate interest from his former team, Green Bay Packers. He signed a one-year contract worth $2.80 million with the Packers. Coming off an impressive 2017 season, Davon House played 12 games for the Packers, posting a game-high six deflections, one sack and 44 combined tackles. Also, he got another one-year contract extension worth $1,005 million with the Packers.
The Davon House family
As we mentioned earlier, Davon House was born in Kevin and Sheltie House. He was born into a sporty family. much like Davon, his older brother, Tyreace House, also played baseball professionally. He was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the sixth round of the MLB draft in 2008 and retired in 2011. Vanessa, Davon’s sister, played softball for San Jose State University.
Although he has been active in the game for over six years, Davon House is also successful in his love life. He is married at Leatricia House. Although there is not much information about his wife; We are able to see that Leatricia attended Thoreau High School and also earned her bachelor’s degree from New Mexico State University. The adorable couple reunited in Mexico City and after a while; they sealed their love with a nuptial bond. Together they have three sons, Lavon as well as twins named Titus and Isaiah House.
His height, weight and measurements
Besides having an attractive personality, House is also tall and handsome. It stands at a height of 6 feet and weighs 88 kg. He has wonderful measurements with an arm length of 31 7/8 inches and a hand size of 9.5 inches. Her hair is black while her eyes are brown.
