He lettered three times as a tight end under coach David Aymond, averaging more than 20 yards per catch and helping the Mustangs go 11–2 and earn a district title as a senior.
Davis was also one of the state's top performers in track & field and was named All-district and All-state in the triple jump after leading the nation with a leap of 15.82 meters (51 feet, 9 inches), set at the District 21-5A Meet in 2011.
[4][5] The former state champion in the triple jump chose the Rebels over offers that included a track scholarship from Texas A&M.
[8] He missed nearly half of the 2014 season due to injury, but tallied 163 receiving yards against Hawaii on November 22, 2014.
[9] Prior to Davis, no other offensive player from UNLV had been invited to play in the Senior Bowl since running back Ickey Woods in 1987.