Avion Black
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| Positions | Wide receiver, Return specialist | ||||||||||||
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| Born | April 24, 1977 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school | Maplewood Comprehensive (Nashville, Tennessee) | ||||||||||||
| College | Tennessee State (1996–1999) | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2000: 4th round, 121st overall pick | ||||||||||||
| Expansion draft | 2002: 1st round, 16th overall pick | ||||||||||||
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Avion Carlos Black (born April 24, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). Drafted by the Buffalo Bills fourth round of the 2000 NFL draft, Avion played two seasons in Buffalo (2000–2001) and one season with the Houston Texans (2002).[2][3][4]
Personal life
Avion is the elder of two children, born to Avion Carl Black and Dorothy Elizabeth Johns of Nashville, Tennessee. He has one sister, Carla Johns. Avion is married to the former Shakeyah Thompson. The couple have one son, AJ and one daughter, Kennedi.
References
- ^ "Avion Black Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ^ "2000 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ "Avion Black Career Stats - NFL". ESPN. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ "Avion Black Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 30, 2023.