James Davis

James "Dirty" Davis (born April 26, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football as a linebacker and defensive end for the West Virginia Mountaineers, earning All-Big East Conference second-team honors in 2002. He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL draft.

College career Switching from defensive back, linebacker, and end in his four-year collegiate career at West Virginia University, James "Dirty" Davis became one of the better players in school history. The All-Big East second-team honoree in 2002 began his career in 1999 with 18 tackles and a forced fumble. The next season, 2000, Davis recorded 49 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, and 6 sacks. In his junior season, 2001, Davis totaled 51 tackles, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, 14 tackles for a loss, and 8 sacks. In his senior season, 2002, Davis finished his career with a career-high 120 tackles, two forced fumbles, 13.5 tackles for a loss, and four sacks.

Professional career

Detroit Lions Davis was selected by the Detroit Lions in the 2003 NFL draft. The fifth round selection played in eight games on the season, recording 8 tackles and two pass break-ups.

In his sophomore season in the league, 2004, Davis played in all 16 games. He set career-highs with 83 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and three pass break-ups. The next season, 2005, Davis only recorded 59 tackles in all sixteen games of the season.

New York Giants In 2006, Davis was signed by the New York Giants. He did not see any action during the season however, and was released at the beginning of the 2007 season. He now works as a coach for a local football team.

NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD 2003 DET 8 1 8 8 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2004 DET 16 15 83 58 25 3.5 7 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 2005 DET 16 14 59 35 24 0.0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Career 40 30 150 101 49 3.5 10 0 0 0 0 5 0 2 0 0