Torrey Smith 2- 2015

Torrey Smith Drawing

I have drawn Torrey before, and have an entry in this blog from an autograph signing that I went to with my boys. Torrey played for the Maryland Terrapins before playing for the Baltimore Ravens. This week he signed with the San Francisco 49ers. He has never caught a pass for the 49ers as pictured in my drawing.

Dwight Clark "The Catch" 2015

Dwight Clark "The Catch" Drawing

On January 10,1982 The San Francisco 49ers played the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship Game. With 58 seconds left in the game, the 49ers faced a third and three on the Cowboys six yard line. Joe Montana hit Dwight Clark, covered by Everson Walls in the back of the end zone to tie the game with 51 seconds left. Ray Werschings extra point game the 49ers the 28-27 win. 

Wikipedia says. "The Catch is widely regarded as one of  the most memorable events in NFL history. The game represented the end of Dallas's domination in the NFC since its inception in 1970, and the beginning of San Francisco's rise as both NFC and Super Bowl power in the 1980's."

NaVorro Bowman 2013

 NaVorro Bowman Drawing

NaVorro Bowman Drawing in progress

San Francisco 49ers Linebacker: Navorro played his college ball at Penn State University. He was selected by the 49ers in the 2010 NFL Draft in the 3rd round, as the 91st pick overall. He made the 2012 NFL Pro Bowl. This year at seasons mid point, he is considered by many as the teams defensive player of the year. A good friend of mine taught him Social Studies in High School here in Maryland. 

Colin Kaepernick 2013

Colin Kaepernick Drawing

SanFrancisco 49ers Quarterback: In this Colins second NFL season, he took over for Quarterback Alex Smith when Smith got injured after nine games. He lead the 49ers to a second 11 win season, and this weekend plays in the NFC Championship game. In last weekends playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, Colin rushed for 181 yards, including 20 and 56 yard touchdown runs. This was an NFL Quarterback single game rushing record for any game, regular season, or playoffs. Colins body is covered with tattoos, including Psalm 27:3 on one arm, Psalm 18:39 on the other. Spanning across the underside of both biceps is "My gift is my curse", and after being selected 36th in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft, Colin had "Against all odds" tattooed in 6 inch letters across his chest. His entire back is an angels and demons motif, a depiction of opposing forces that he got while playing at University of Nevada. 

Patrick Willis 2012

Patrick Willis Drawing

An hour into the drawing

About three hours into the drawing

San Francisco 49ers Inside Linebacker: Patrick played his college ball at The University of Mississippi. While in his senior year at Ole Miss, Patrick received the Butkas Award, and the Jack Lambert Award, both presented to the nations top linebacker of the year. In the 2007 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers selected Patrick eleventh in the first round. Patrick has received Pro Bowl and All Pro honors all five years that he has been in the NFL. This year in ESPN's pre season poll, Patrick was voted the leagues best inside linebacker. They said, "Even 12 time Pro Bowler Ray Lewis, the dominant linebacker of his era, pointed to Willis as a worthy successor to his undisputed reign."

Hall of Famer Mike Singletary said, "I've coached two of the greatest linebackers, one that has already proven to be one of the greatest, and one who will prove to be," referring to Lewis and Willis.

Frank Gore 2012

Frank Gore Drawing

San Francisco 49er Running Back: Frank played his college ball at The University of Miami. He was selected by San Francisco in the 2005 NFL Draft. On Dec. 4,2011 against the St. Louis Rams, Frank became the 49ers all time leading rusher. This was his fifth season with over 1,000 yards rushing, and he has been to 3 pro bowls (06,09,11).

I finished this and posted this drawing during halftime of the NFC Championship game between the 49ers and the New York Giants. The Giants are winning 10-7. Stay Tuned!!!!!

Niners lose by an overtime field goal set up by a 49er fumble on a punt deep in their own territory.

Frank has the same birthday as Jacob, May 14.

Vernon Davis 2012

Vernon Davis Drawing

San Francisco 49ers Tight End: Vernon was drafted by the 49ers in the 2006 NFL Draft, in the first round, sixth overall. Vernon played his college ball at University of Maryland. As a Terp his teammates nicknamed his "Cyborg".

This past Sunday as mentioned in the Alex Smith post, the 49ers played the New Orleans Saints in a divisional playoff game. The 49ers won on a touchdown pass from Smith to Davis with nine seconds left on the clock. That was Vernon's second touchdown of the game. He finished that game with seven receptions for 180 yards, a playoff record for a tight end.

Not only was Vernon a Mayland Terrapin, but while there he was a studio art major. He and I also share the same Birthday, January 31st.