Davis was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1995 NFL draft. He made the roster based on his special teams play. He recorded 16 special teams tackles (fifth on the team) and was a part of the Super Bowl XXX winning team.
In 1996, he missed 3 games with a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot. He made 17 special teams tackles (tied for third on the team).
In 1997, he finished third on the team with 20 special teams tackles. As a wide receiver, he was mostly a reserve player that was known to have excellent training camps where he showed his explosiveness and size advantages, but it didn't transfer to the regular season.[2]
In 1998 with the arrival of new head coach Chan Gailey, he was named the starter opposite to future hall of famer Michael Irvin and proceeded to have 39 receptions for 691 yards (17.7-yard average) and 3 touchdowns.[3] He also had 11 special teams tackles.
On May 31, 1999, he was waived for salary-cap reasons after the signing of free agent Raghib Ismail.[4]
In 1999, he struggled while playing on offense, but it didn't affect his special teams play, finishing with a career-best 21 tackles. The next year, he finished fourth on the team with 15 special teams tackles and was a part of the Super Bowl XXXV winning side.[5] He was released for salary cap reasons on March 19, 2001.[6]
On August 30, 2001, he signed as a free agent with the Chicago Bears, who were looking to replace an injured Frankie Smith.[7] He was cut on September first.[8]
On May 30, 2002, Davis signed as a free agent with the Oakland Raiders. He was waived on August 26.[9]
