Vernon Davis is a celebrated American football player and a 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominee. A 15-year veteran of the National Football League, he was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2006 NFL Draft and spent his first ten seasons with the organization. In 2015, Davis played a pivotal role in the Denver Broncos’ Super Bowl 50 championship run before returning to his hometown to join the Washington Commanders in 2016. After four seasons with Washington, he retired following the 2019–2020 season.

Even during his playing career, Davis set his sights on acting, a transition he has since executed with notable success. His film credits include the action-comedy Baywatch and the historical drama Hell on the Border. More recently, he has taken on leading roles and expanded into executive producing, starring in the 2024 thriller 72 Hours and both starring in and executive producing the 2025 feature The Masquerade. Davis has also appeared as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars and served as a host on MTV’s The Challenge. His growing filmography includes roles in Red Winter, The Chariot (opposite John Malkovich), and Gasoline Alley alongside Bruce Willis.

Beyond acting, Davis is an accomplished producer and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Reel 85 and Between the Lines Productions, further showcasing his versatility in the entertainment industry.

Off the field, Davis is deeply engaged in business and philanthropy. He owns multiple Jamba Juice franchises and operates his supplement company, Timeless. He also founded the Vernon Davis Foundation for the Arts to promote arts education for underserved youth. The organization has since evolved into the Vernon Davis Foundation, expanding its mission to support at-risk youth across a wide range of interests and backgrounds.