Terrell Davis MVP Award

Lore & Background

Davis was selected by the Broncos in the sixth round (196th pick overall) of the 1995 NFL draft. He is the Denver Broncos' all-time leading rusher, with 7,607 rushing yards. Davis still holds the NFL record for most rushing touchdowns in a single postseason, scoring eight in the 1997 playoffs, culminating in him winning the Super Bowl MVP award. In 1998, he became only the fourth NFL player to rush for over 2,000 yards in a season. He was given the nickname 'T. D.' by players, fans and the media; this denoted both the initials of his first and last name as well as being an abbreviation for touchdown. Davis is also credited with starting the 'Mile High Salute', a celebratory tradition among Denver Broncos players after scoring a touchdown.

Reader's Guide

Davis played in Super Bowl XXXIII, recording 102 rushing yards and 50 receiving yards in the Broncos' victory over the Atlanta Falcons. He did not miss that game due to injury.

Did You Know?

• Davis rushed for 2,008 yards in 1998, becoming the fourth NFL player to reach 2,000 rushing yards in a season.
• He was named Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowl XXXII after rushing for 157 yards and three touchdowns despite sitting out the second quarter due to a migraine.
• Davis is one of only three Broncos to be named league MVP, along with John Elway and Peyton Manning.