James Davis (cornerback)

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James Davis
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Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1957-06-12) June 12, 1957 (age 66)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Crenshaw (CA)
College: Southern
NFL draft: 1981  / Round: 5 / Pick: 111
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:83
Interceptions:4
Sacks:1.0
Fumble recoveries:5
Player stats at PFR

James Steven Davis (born June 12, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL).

Davis was born in Los Angeles, California and attended Crenshaw High School. [1] He played college football at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. [1]

Davis was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round of the 1981 NFL Draft. [2] He spent six seasons with the team, from 1982-1987, and was a member of the Super Bowl XVIII championship team. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "James Davis Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "James Davis". Raider Nation. Retrieved May 10, 2024.