Cortez Davis

Red-shirt freshman who has the height (6'3") to make an impact at cornerback in 2012.

2011: Red-shirted.

Before Clemson: Rated as the #43 player and #3 safety in the nation by MaxPreps.com...#14 defensive back in the nation by Rivals.com...#12 safety in the nation by ESPN.com...played offense as a wide receiver for most of his senior season; he had 58 catches for 878 yards and 11 scores at Mainland High School...had 40 tackles, two interceptions, and eight pass breakups as a senior...had 33 tackles and three passing touchdowns as a junior...played both ways as a junior and senior...first-team all-county on defense as a sophomore...first-team all-county, first-team all-district, and second-team all-state as a junior...first-team all-county as a defensive back and wide receiver as a senior...third-team all-state as a defensive back as a senior...first-team all-region and all-district as a senior...selected to play in the Under-19 U.S. vs. The World game...coached by Scott Wilson at Mainland High...recruited by Charlie Harbison.

Personal: Majoring in sociology...born Aug. 18, 1991.

*Courtesy Clemson Media Guide