Ball’s 30.5 (2000–03). His 42.5 stops for losses rank third in school annals behind Ball (43.5) and Carnell Lake (45.5, 1985–88). Professional career Pre-draft Pittsburgh Steelers Davis was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round (88th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. After being drafted by the Steelers, he was converted to outside linebacker in the Steelers' 3-4 defense, though faced difficulty in the transition, as he was inactive for most of his rookie season. He was waived on September 4, 2009. New England Patriots Davis was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad on October 7, 2009. After spending the remainder of the season on the practice squad, he was re-signed to a future contract on January 13, 2010. The Patriots waived Davis on May 27, 2010. Denver Broncos Davis was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos on June 1, 2010. He was waived on July 27. San Francisco 49ers Davis was signed by the San Francisco 49ers on August 10, 2010. On September 3, 2010, Davis was cut from the 53-player roster that would go on to play regular season games. The 49ers then re-signed him to their practice squad on September 5, 2010; he was released from his contract nine days later. He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 22. Oakland Raiders On October 5, 2010, the Oakland Raiders signed Davis to their active roster to help bolster the team's injury-depleted linebacker corps. He was waived a year later on October 13, 2011. Cincinnati Bengals On November 23, 2011, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Davis to their practice squad. Second Stint With the 49ers On January 3, 2012, the San Francisco 49ers signed Davis to their practice squad. Hamilton Tiger-Cats On August 4, 2012, Davis was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and assigned to their practice squad. On August 16, he was promoted to the active roster and started his first career game vs. Winnipeg. References External links Just Sports Stats New England Patriots bio Pittsburgh Steelers bio UCLA Bruins bio 1985 births Living people Players of American football from Los Angeles American football linebackers UCLA Bruins football players Pittsburgh Steelers players New England Patriots players Denver Broncos players San Francisco 49ers players Oakland Raiders players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players People from League City, Texas Sportspeople from Harris County, Texas