James Davis (cornerback)
American football player (born 1957)
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James Steven Davis (born June 12, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL).
PositionCornerback
BornJune 12, 1957
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight193 lb (88 kg)
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born | June 12, 1957 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 193 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Crenshaw (CA) | ||||||||
| College | Southern | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1981: 5th round, 111th overall pick | ||||||||
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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 to 1987, and was a member of the Super Bowl XVIII championship team.[2]
