Vernon Davis has always been a force to be reckoned with. The former NFL tight end’s career reads like a highlight reel of American football excellence: , Pro Bowl selection, and Super Bowl 50 champion with the Denver Broncos. But these days, the Washington D.
C. native is focused on a different kind of victory – one that could change the landscape of women’s sports forever. In an exclusive interview with ESSENCE, Davis revealed his latest venture: , the women’s soccer team affiliated with .
It’s a move that signals not just a business investment, but a powerful statement about the future of athletics. “I’m one of the biggest supporters. I love women’s sports,” Davis shares, his passion evident even through our Zoom conversation.
“I feel like women should have the same rights as men. I feel like their sport, any sport that they play should be as important.” For Davis, this investment transcends the typical business transaction.
“It’s more than just me becoming an owner, it’s about the support and the belief that we have in one another. I believe in women. I believe in what they do, and they should get the same praise as men when it comes to their athletic endeavors.
” This newest chapter in Davis’s career might seem unexpected to those who only know him from his 14 seasons in the NFL, where he established himself as one of the most dynamic tight ends in the game’s history. But for those who’ve followed his post-NFL journey – which includes .
