After growing up in the Houston area and attending the University of Houston on a football scholarship, David became one of the most prolific passers in NCAA history. His collegiate success led to his selection as the sixth pick in the first round of the 1992 NFL draft. David retired from the National Football League in 1998 after six seasons as a quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals and Oakland Raiders.
In the summer after his rookie season in the NFL, David attended a summer Bible study. After the study, the teacher exhorted David to quit football and go to seminary. Over the years, the teacher of the Bible study and David became great friends, yet the teacher