He also made the Coach and Athlete magazine High School All-America Team in 1973, the Birmingham News First-team All-State 1973, All-Class 4A 1973, All-City 1973, and was named Mr. Back in Montgomery.
Davis played for the University of Alabama under coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryant and is one of the legendary "wishbone fullbacks".
[citation needed] He was also named to the 1977 Churchmen Hall of Fame All-America Team, which honors players for on-field performance and church work off the field.
[citation needed] As a senior, Davis was the top rusher in inaugural match-up vs. Ohio State, with 95 yards on 24 rushing attempts while leading the Crimson Tide to a 38–6 win over the Buckeyes in the 1978 Sugar Bowl.
[citation needed] While at Alabama, Davis and Ozzie Newsome were roommates throughout their college careers and remain best friends to this day.
[citation needed] Davis ranks third all-time with a 6.67 yards per carry single-season average, for those with a minimum of 100 attempts, achieved in the 1975 season.
[citation needed] As a blocking fullback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Davis opened holes for tailback Ricky Bell's best rushing season in 1979, helping his team win the NFC Central Division.
[citation needed] In 1982, he signed with the Cleveland Browns and played alongside his college roommate and best friend Ozzie Newsome.
[citation needed] He received the "Captain's Award" in 1984, an honor voted by his teammates as the individual representing the essence of being a Cleveland Browns player.