Avion Black

Games played	27
Games started	0
Receptions	14
Receiving yards	142
Touchdowns	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Avion Black
No. 89, 88
Positions	Wide receiver, ; Return specialist
Personal information
Born	April 24, 1977 (age 49); Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Listed height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
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
Career history
	Buffalo Bills (2000–2001); Houston Texans (2002); New York Giants (2004); Minnesota Vikings (2005);
	* Offseason or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played
Games played	27
Games started	0
Receptions	14
Receiving yards	142
Touchdowns	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.

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[1] "Avion Black Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 14, 2025.

[2] "2000 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 19, 2023.

[3] "Avion Black Career Stats - NFL". ESPN. Retrieved August 15, 2024.

[4] "Avion Black Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 30, 2023.

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