Pros: Productive player who has excelled on special teams throughout his first three seasons in the NFL. Claimed by the Buccaneers off waivers last November 25 and had immediate impact on Bucs' special teams units. Has averaged nearly one special teams tackle per game during his three-year NFL career (28 stops in 32 games). Originally entered the NFL as a college free agent with the New York Jets in 1995 and spent two weeks that year on Kansas City's practice squad before going to camp with the Chiefs in 1996.

College: Davis was a three-year starter for the University of Kansas ... His career totals include 238 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, and 9.5 sacks ... As a senior, compiled 78 tackles, career-high three sacks, four tackles for loss, three fumble recoveries, one forced fumble, and one pass defensed ... As a junior, registered a career-high 79 tackles in 10 starts ... Started nine games as sophomore, collecting 45 tackles and 1.5 sacks ... Played in every game as true freshman, contributing 36 tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble ... Graduated with a degree in human development.

Personal: Donald Earl Davis Jr. was born on December 17, 1972 in Olathe, Kan. ... Earned first-team all-league honors in his senior season at Olathe South High in Olathe, Kan ... Also earned second-team all-metro accolades and was named team MVP ... Also participated in basketball and track ... Earned Jayhawk Scholar honors at Kansas, given to student athletes who attain a grade point average above 3.0 ... Interned with Checkers Restaurants Marketing Department in Tampa in 1999 and 2000 ... Worked closely with youth in need in St. Louis ... Married (Yannette) ... Has two daughters, Dominique and Denay.

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