Vernon Davis elected to 2025 Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame class
DENVER (KDVR) — A familiar face to Broncos Country will be enshrined into the Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame next week.
Vernon Davis, former Denver Broncos tight end and Super Bowl 50 champion, was elected to the 2025 Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame class, which recognizes retired professional football players for their achievements both on and off the field.
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Gridiron Greats is a non-profit 501 C3 organization founded in 2007 by Green Bay Packers great Jerry Kramer that professes to provide help to retired NFL players and their families in the event they are going through distress, post-football life.
Davis, who will be officially enshrined during the 14th annual Mike Ditka's Hall of Fame Gala in Chicago on May 30, called Gridiron Greats an 'incredible organization' that continues to help so many former NFL players who are paying the price physically, mentally and emotionally as a result of their time on the field.'
'It is a privilege to lend my hand to these men who helped build, shape and mold the NFL into what it is today, and an absolute honor to be recognized for those efforts,' Davis said in a statement.
Philanthropic efforts
Davis, who caught passes from Peyton Manning and Brock Osweiler during his tenure with the Broncos during the latter part of the 2015 season, notably co-founded the Vontae Davis Family Foundation in 2011.
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The foundation, which Davis co-founded with his brother, aims to enhance the lives of children and young adults in underserved communities through initiatives in art, education, scholarships and essential resources.
Other inductees into the 2025 Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame class include:
Two-time Super Bowl champion defensive lineman Leonard Marshall
Two-time Super Bowl champion cornerback Marc Collins
Six-time pro bowl center Olin Kreutz
10-time Canadian Football League all-star and Hall of Famer Garney Henley
On the field
Davis retired from the NFL following the 2019 season following 14 years in the league, most of which was spent with the San Francisco 49ers, who drafted him with the 6th overall pick out of the University of Maryland in the 2006 NFL Draft.
The star tight end finished his career with 583 receptions, 7,562 receiving yards and 63 receiving touchdowns in 198 games played. Davis earned two Pro Bowl selections in his career, during the 2009 and 2013 seasons — both during his time with the 49ers.
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Davis only Super Bowl championship came during his short tenure with the Broncos. While he didn't earn a catch during the game, he notably provided a key downfield block to help extend a long second-quarter run by running back C.J. Anderson.
Davis became eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year and is currently nominated for the Class of 2025.
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