Jason Aeron Walter David (born June 12, 1982) is a former
American football
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cornerback
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in the
National Football League
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(NFL). He was drafted by the
Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the
2004 NFL Draft
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. Later, he would win
Super Bowl XLI with the Colts, beating the
Chicago Bears. He played
college football at
Washington State
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.
David also played for the
New Orleans Saints
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and
Detroit Lions.
College career
David grew up in
Covina, California
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and attended Charter Oak High School before attending
Washington State University
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on a football
scholarship
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Scholars ...
and majoring in communications. Jason went on to be a three-year letterman at Washington State. He was teammates with fellow cornerback
Marcus Trufant
Marcus Lavon Trufant (born December 25, 1980) is a former American football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons. He played college football for Washington State University, and was chosen by the S ...
and wide receiver
Devard Darling
Devard Loran Darling (born April 16, 1982) is a former Bahamian-American wide receiver of American football. After playing college football at Florida State University and Washington State, he was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third r ...
.
Personal life
Jason David married Kristel Charlene. Their wedding was featured on season 5 of WE tv's "Platinum Weddings."
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Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
David was a fourth round draft pick by the
Indianapolis Colts in 2004. In 2004, he had 52 total tackles, 4 interceptions, and one forced fumble. He also won a Super Bowl with the Colts in 2006 as a starter.
New Orleans Saints
On April 18, 2007, David signed a 4-year offer sheet with the
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans. The Saints compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) South division. Since 1975, the te ...
that the Colts had 7 days to match. Indianapolis declined to match New Orleans' offer, and was awarded the Saints' 4th round draft pick as compensation.
He was waived on August 17, 2009.
Detroit Lions
David was signed by the
Detroit Lions on November 3, 2009. He was waived on November 9, 2009.
References
External links
Indy Star Q&A with JasonNew Orleans Saints BioJason David's Corner FoundationReel Playmakers and S.T.A.R.S
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1982 births
Living people
People from Covina, California
Sportspeople from Edmonton
Sportspeople from Los Angeles County, California
Players of American football from California
Canadian players of American football
American football cornerbacks
Washington State Cougars football players
Indianapolis Colts players
New Orleans Saints players
Detroit Lions players
Gridiron football people from Alberta