Vernon Davis, the retired American football tight end, was a pro throughout his football career. And his performance on Dancing With The Stars was a commendable one. In fact, fans called his candlestick performance for Disney night was like 'watching football.'
The Dancing With The Stars returned with a Disney-themed Episode 3, where all the contestants performed to Disney's classic. It was a platform where the former footballer Vernon Davis showcased his dancing skills and got some praiseful comments. He performed in a 'Beauty and Beast,' and before the performance, he was quite excited. However, it could not last long as he knew that he'd get to be the candlestick from the movie, not the beast.
Before performing the act, he shared some glimpse of his imbalanced personal life and professional life. However, he kept the problems aside and impressively performed the act with his partner Peta for which Derek Hough expressed his excitement. Through their actions, they received 22, as they thoroughly impressed the judges.
Even fans expressed their support and compliments after seeing his performance. One Twitter user with the name Lauren tweeted 'Watching Vernon Davis is basically watching football,' while another wrote, 'Vernon Davis & Peta dancing to Be Our Guest just made me EMOTIONAL.' Likewise, he attained tons of congratulation messages.
Vernon Davies' Professional Career And NFL Stats
Vernon Davies played a professional football career for thirteen years from 2006 to 2019. After playing his college career, the San Francisco 49ers selected him as their sixth overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played eight seasons from the 49ers until 2014, after which he was traded to Denver Broncos in November 2015.
After playing for a year, he joined the Washington Football Team (Redskins) under a one-year contract. Later, he extended his contract for three years with the Redskins and played until the 2019 NFL season. He announced his retirement on 2 February 2020 through a Fox NFL Skit prior to Super Bowl LIV.
Throughout his career, he played 198 games, where he averaged the approximate value of 65 with 583 receptions, 7562 yards, and 63 touchdowns. Similarly, he earned a 13.0 ratio of yards per reception and the fantasy point of 1133.7.
Vernon Davies' Net Worth
Vernon Davies mostly made his net worth from his sports career as a professional footballer. Vernon, who played his NFL career from three different teams, has a net worth of $16 million.
Before heading to the NFL, he played his college career at the University of Maryland, where he was a part of the Maryland Terrapins football team. Before that, he played from varied positions, including wide receiver, kick returner, linebacker, and defensive end from a Dunbar High School.
Vernon Davies Wife And Family
Vernon Davies is not married, and he does not have a wife. But, he had been through multiple relationships throughout his life.
He was still in his academic years when he started dating a girl named Janel Horne. His relationship with Horne lasted for fifteen years; however, neither of the lovebirds got a chance to relish their life as husband and wife.
Vernon Davies and Janel Horne (©: NYPost)
They were engaged, though. But Horne accused him of cheating and dismantled their relationship. They are the parents of three kids, Jianni Davis, Valleigh Davis, and one more.
As of now, he is engaged to his fiancee named Kayla Sortor, whom he proposed back in April 2018 on a beach in Ocean City, Maryland. Similarly, he threw an engagement party inviting his 27 closest friends and family.
Speaking of his family, he is the son of Duke and Jacquelin Davis. His mother went through drug addiction, and his dad left him and his siblings. So life was hard for him at a young age. He grew up with his five siblings, Vontae Davis, Michael Davis, and three sisters. His brother, Vontae, is a retired cornerback who played for Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts.