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Davin Meggett (born March 22, 1990) is an American Football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Houston Texans in 2012. He played college football for the University of Maryland. He has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins. == Early life == Meggett was born in Clinton, Maryland on March 22, 1990 to Super Bowl champion and two-time Pro Bowl selection Dave Meggett and mother Victoria Davis.〔 He grew up in Upper Marlboro, Maryland with his mother and stepfather John Davis.〔 At the age of 9, Meggett switched from his preferred sport of soccer to football because his childhood friend played the game. Meggett, however, was doubtful that he was of large enough stature to play intercollegiate football for a major college program.〔Jeff Barker, (Meggett not running from legacy ), ''The Baltimore Sun'', 21 November 2008.〕 At Surrattsville High School, Meggett was a three-year starting running back. As a junior in 2006, he ran for 1,150 yards on 156 attempts, rushed for ten touchdowns, and garnered second-team all-county and honorable mention all-state honors.〔 Meggett experienced a breakout year as a senior in 2007, during which he led the Surratsville Hornets to its first playoff berth since the establishment of the team in 1960.〔Josh Barr, (Surrattsville Rises With Its Star; Hornets' First Run to Playoffs Coincides With Running Back's Improvement ), ''The Washington Post'', November 15, 2007.〕 He finished the regular season as the second-leading rusher in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.〔 On the season, Meggett rushed 169 times for 1,784 yards and scored 26 rushing touchdowns and six receiving touchdowns. Rivals.com named him the 16th-ranked player in the state of Maryland. He was honored as a first-team All-Prince George's County, All-Met, and all-league player. Surrattsville High finished with a 10–2 record and a state playoffs berth. Meggett also ran track in high school and earned a letter all four years. He was honored as all-county and the team's field athlete of the year as a junior.〔 Meggett was recruited by Notre Dame, Virginia, and Rutgers,〔(Davin Meggett Profile ), ''Rivals.com'', retrieved May 1, 2009.〕 but Maryland was the only Division I FBS school to offer him a scholarship. He also received scholarship offers from Division I FCS programs , Old Dominion, and James Madison.〔(Meet Davin Meggett ), ''The Baltimore Sun'', January 2008.〕〔(Davin Meggett Profile ), Scout.com, retrieved June 29, 2009.〕 Meggett, who grew up a Maryland fan, accepted the school's offer and later said, "This is a dream. Is this really happening? ... I'm going to go ahead, commit and live out a fantasy."〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Davin Meggett」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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