Former UTSA star Marcus Davenport announces NFL retirement
A San Antonio native, Davenport is the first and only UTSA player to be selected in the opening round of the NFL Draft, going No. 14 overall in 2018.
San Antonio native Marcus Davenport is retiring from the NFL after a nine-year career, according to reports from ESPN and the NFL Network. Davenport, a product of the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), entered the league as the first player from the university to be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, taken No. 14 overall by the New Orleans Saints in 2018.
During his rookie season, he recorded 21 sacks. Despite his impressive start, injuries plagued him, and he required time on the injured reserve or was physically unable to play in five of his last six seasons.
Davenport played for the New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, and Chicago Bears during his tenure in the NFL. He opened his career with the Saints and made his final appearance with the Bears this season, recording his sole sack in a 23-12 loss to the New York Jets. Davenport finished his career with 166 total tackles, 25 sacks, and seven forced fumbles, which still hold UTSA records for sacks and tackles for loss. He was inducted into the UTSA Athletics Hall of Fame in 2023.
Davenport's impact on the Roadrunners program extended beyond the field. He maintained a strong connection with the university through his father, Ron, and coach Jeff Traylor praised Davenport's contributions, stating that his career and character will be remembered fondly by UTSA students.
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