Playing Ball

Life Lessons from My Journey to the Super Bowl and Beyond

Discover the moment that changed everything. In Playing Ball: Life Lessons from My Journey to the Super Bowl and Beyond, Vernon Davis shares how a fiery critique from Coach Mike Singletary in 2008 became the catalyst for transforming his career, mindset, and life.

From being one of the highest-drafted tight ends in NFL history to winning Super Bowl 50 with the Broncos, Davis rewinds the tape to reveal how teamwork, leadership, and personal growth propelled him to greatness.

Packed with real-world advice and inspiring reflections, Playing Ball is your playbook for success—on the field and beyond.

"The discipline I built on the field now fuels my passion on the screen. Acting is just another way to push boundaries and tell powerful stories."

- Vernon Davis

Vernon Davis

From the Field to the Screen

Since retiring from the NFL in 2020, Vernon has filmed over 30 projects alongside Hollywood icons like Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, and Bruce Willis. With a goal of appearing in 400 films and two production companies—Reel 85 and Between the Linez—Vernon is proving his dedication to excelling on and off the screen.

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"The discipline I built on the field now fuels my passion on the screen. Acting is just another way to push boundaries and tell powerful stories."

- Vernon Davis

About Vernon Davis

Recognized as one of the best collegiate athletes and tight ends in the nation, Vernon Davis was drafted number six in the 2006 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers and went on to have a stellar career, playing ten years for the team. Winning a Super Bowl in 2016 with Peyton Manning after being traded to the Denver Broncos, Davis played a final four years of professional football for his hometown team in Washington and retired in 2019.

He is now deeply involved in his new passion of acting and producing feature films, while continuing to inspire, educate and remind the next generations of millennials, Z-ers, and Alpha’s how important it is to value teamwork in the equation of success.