He attended West Virginia University, where he also played defensive end.
He earned All-Big East Conference second-team honors in 2002.
[1][2] 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.
[3] The fifth round selection played in eight games on the season, recording 8 tackles and two pass break-ups.