University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Southern Miss Trio Taken On Second Day Of NFL Draft
4/25/2004 12:00:00 AM | Football
Southern Miss Trio Taken On Second Day Of NFL Draft
HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Three Southern Miss standouts from the 2003 Conference USA championship season now can take their skills to the National Football League, selected on the second day of the 2004 NFL Draft.
All-American linebacker Rod Davis was taken by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round -- the 155th overall selection, while defensive backs Greg Brooks (183rd overall by the Cincinnati Bengals) and Etric Pruitt (186th overall by the Atlanta Falcons).
Davis, a three-time All-American, was named to many All-America teams this season. In 2003, Davis led Southern Miss in total tackles with 164 and has a team-best 111 solos. He also has 20 tackles for loss, four sacks, four pass breakups, 11 quarterback hurries, one fumble recovery and five forced fumbles.
Davis set the school's all-time tackle record (526), tackle for loss (60.5) and solo tackle (360) records. He is also the all-time leader in Conference USA in two categories, total tackles and tackles for loss. On the school charts, he also ranks in the top five in both career sacks and fumble recoveries.
Pruitt also is among the top defensive players in school history. His 132 total tackles is third among players this season, but Pruitt is the top defensive back in school history in career tackles with 362. He also has five tackles for loss, three interceptions, 10 pass breakups, three fumble recoveries and one forced fumble this season.
Brooks is the school's all-time pass breakup leader with 47. This season, the cornerback led the team with 12 pass breakups, while also registering 29 tackles, one sack, three interceptions, one fumble recovery and two forced fumbles.
