Daniel Davie

6-1, 185, DB, Beatrice, Neb. (Beatrice HS)

 

Versatile athlete Daniel Davie excelled as a running back, defensive back and a special teams standout in high school. The 6-1, 185-pound Davie racked up big numbers at running back, rushing for 1,556 yards and 18 touchdowns while averaging 6.5 yards per attempt. Davie helped the Orangemen and coach Bob Sexton to a 6-5 record, and capped his senior season with a 265-yard rushing performance against Holdrege in the Class B playoffs. Davie also had more than 200 receiving yards, while adding 35 tackles and an interception on defense. He also averaged nearly 30 yards per kickoff return. Davie's play earned him numerous honors as a senior. Davie was selected to the offensive squad on the Lincoln Journal Star's Super State team (athlete) and the Omaha World-Herald's All-Nebraska squad (back). Davie earned first-team Class B honors from both newspapers as a running back. Davie is regarded as one of the top three prospects in the state of Nebraska by Rivals.com and among the top 35 prospects in the Midlands Region according to SuperPrep magazine. In addition to his football success, Davie made a huge impression in his first year on the track in 2010. Davie won the all-class gold in both the 100 and 200 meters at the Nebraska state track meet. Davie recorded a 10.73 time in the 100 and a 21.95 time in the 200 to win both events. Davie committed to Nebraska last June and only visited Lincoln, but he also received numerous offers including Kansas and Ohio. Davie is the son of Damon and Ruthanne Davie, and he was born on Aug. 4, 1992.