James Davis was drafted No. 144 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2003 NFL Draft out of West Virginia. 40 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #144
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 40
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1337th at West Virginia
The pick
How James Davis came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
40 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 40
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1337th among West Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 13100% of career value
- Final season
- 20052 years after the draft
Around pick 144
Who came off the board on either side of James Davis.
Rice · 2× Pro Bowl
Missouri
Alabama
Tennessee
West Virginia in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from West Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named James Davis
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Clemson
Southern
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Davis in the 2003 NFL Draft
James Davis is a Linebacker out of West Virginia selected No. 144 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2003 NFL Draft. 40 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value West Virginia has produced 106 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was James Davis drafted?
James Davis was selected No. 144 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/james-davis.
What college did James Davis play for?
James Davis played college football at West Virginia in the Big East. See every West Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/west-virginia-mountaineers.
How did James Davis's NFL career turn out?
40 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/james-davis.