He played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and was selected by the 49ers in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft.

[2] He was also regarded as the top prospect from New Jersey and received over 50 scholarship offers, he chose Rutgers over Ohio State, becoming the first No.

1 prospect from New Jersey to sign with head coach Greg Schiano at Rutgers, and the highest rated since Nate Robinson in 2003.

After the 2009 St. Petersburg Bowl, Davis said on the field that he scheduled a news conference for December 22, to announce his NFL plans.

[8] On June 5, 2015, Davis announced he would not be playing during the 2015 season, stating he wanted time to "let his brain and body heal".

[10] On July 25, 2016, Davis filed reinstatement paperwork aiming to return to the team by the start of training camp.