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Two Former Bucknell Football Stars in NFL
9/6/2018 12:05:00 PM | Football
Davenport, a 2017 graduate and Bucknell's first NFL Draft pick since 1969, is projected to start at left tackle for the Houston Texans in their season-opening game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. Anderson, a 2018 graduate, was signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad following preseason camp.
As a senior in 2016, Davenport was recognized as a First Team All-American by the Associated Press, American Football Coaches Association, STATS and Walter Camp. He started all 44 of Bucknell's games at left tackle during his collegiate career, capturing four All-Patriot League citations.
Anderson joined Davenport and Rich Lemon (1993-96) as the only Bison to earn four All-Patriot League awards following the 2017 campaign. The Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year, he was also recognized as a Second Team All-American by the Associated Press and Third Team All-American by STATS and Phil Steele. Over the course of his collegiate career, he started 43 games, recording 171 tackles (96 solo), 33.5 tackles for a loss, 15.5 sacks and four blocked kicks.Â
To date, 44 Bison have played in an NFL contest. The last was Davenport, who made his NFL debut during the Texans' 13-9 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 14, 2017.
The Davenport File
- Taken by the Houston Texans in the fourth round, 130th overall, of the 2017 NFL Draft
- First Bucknell alumnus since 1969 to be selected in the NFL Draft and seventh overall in team history
- Made NFL debut on Thursday Night Football in 2017, starting at tight end
- Five-time All-American (2016 AFCA, AP, STATS & Walter Camp First Teams, 2015 STATS Second Team)
- Four-time All-Patriot League (2016, 2015 & 2014 First Teams, 2013 Second Team)
- Played in the 2017 Reese's Senior Bowl and participated in the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine
- Two-time Bucknell team captain (2016 & 2015)
- Only member of Bucknell's 2017 graduating class who started all 44 games in his four years
The Anderson File
- Signed by the Chicago Bears as a free agent in April 2018
- Three-time All-American (2017 AP Second Team, 2017 STATS & Phil Steele Third Teams)
- 2017 Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year
- Four-time All-Patriot League (2017, 2016 & 2015 First Teams, 2014 Second Team)
- Played in the 2018 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at the historic Rose Bowl Stadium
- 2017 Bucknell team captain
- Started 43 games in his four years at Bucknell, missing only one due to injury
- Totaled 171 tackles (96 solo), 33.5 tackles for a loss and 15.5 sacks over the course of his careerÂ
- Graduated with a school record in career blocked field goals (3)
Proud of Julién Davenport and Abdullah Anderson, our Bison in the NFL.
— Bucknell Football (@Bucknell_FB) September 6, 2018
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