- Jason David
Infobox NFLactive
currentteam=New Orleans Saints
currentnumber=42
currentposition=Cornerback
birthdate=birth date and age|1982|6|12
birthplace=Edmonton, Alberta
country=Canada
heightft=5
heightin=8
weight=180
debutyear=2004
debutteam=Indianapolis Colts
college=Washington State
draftyear=2004
draftround=4
draftpick=125
pastteams=
*Indianapolis Colts (2004-2006)
*New Orleans Saints (2007-present)
nfl=DAV026187Jason Aeron Walter David (born
June 12 ,1982 inEdmonton, Alberta ,Canada ) is aAmerican football cornerback for theNew Orleans Saints of the NFL.David grew up in
Covina, California , before attendingWashington State University on a footballscholarship and majoring in communications. Despite missing his freshman season due to an infection from arattlesnake bite, Jason went on to be a three year letterman at Washington State. He was a fourth round draft pick by theIndianapolis Colts in 2004. David stands 5 foot 8 inches tall and weighs 172 pounds. In 2004, he had 52 total tackles, 4 interceptions, and one forced fumble. Currently arestricted free agent , on April 18th, 2007 David signed a 4-year offer sheet with theNew Orleans Saints that the Colts had 7 days to match. Indianapolis declined to match New Orleans' offer, so onApril 25 , David became a member of the Saints. David is competing for the Saints' #1 cornerback spot. In his first game as a Saint (and against his former team, the Colts) David gave up three touchdowns to the Colts receiving duo of Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne, although he did return a fumble for a touchdown.Jason often appeared in "
NFL Total Access " or "SportsCenter " in interviews about the Indianapolis Colts and he often was the "spokesman" for the Indianapolis Colts defense.Both of his parents are Guyanese.Member of
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.External links
* [http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050901/SPORTS03/509010432 Indy Star Q&A with Jason]
* [http://www.neworleanssaints.com/newsroomarticle.cfm?articleid=3406 Saints announce signing of Jason David]
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