Tiger Source Preview: Update on James Davis

by Mickey Plyler - Radio Host - Thu Jul 01 09:47:47 GMT-04:00 2004

James Davis RB Atlanta, GA (Douglass HS) 6-0, 205 Last season the Tigers rolled the dice with Jamaal Edwards and came up short. The staff felt the they could afford to turn down other running backs because of the depth they already had on campus. However, this season is a different story. The Tigers could sign 2-3 running backs in this class. Perhaps the top prospect on the Clemson board at running back is Atlanta superstar James Davis. This is one of the top backs in the South with over 20 offers. "I really want to learn as much about each school as I can," says Davis. "I want to remain open and just learn about the schools. I would say Georgia, Georgia Tech, Clemson, Tennessee, Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Oklahoma, Ohio State and North Carolina are the schools that come to mind. All of those have offered."

Davis had an excellent junior season. "Last year, I had 1,700 yards and 14 touchdowns," says the Douglass High star. I need to get stronger. Right now I bench 275 pounds and squat 390." Davis is 6-0 and 205 and says he runs a 4.4. He has had a busy summer. "I have been to a lot of schools so far," says Davis. "I have been to most of the schools I am looking at." When asked about his top five Davis responded, "It changes but you could put Clemson, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia tech and Ohio State there right now." "This summer I went to Clemson, Georgia, Auburn and Alabama," says Davis. His Clemson trip was his second to Death Valley. "I camped there last year and Coach (Burton) Burns is great. I like him and know him well. He shoots me straight. Coach Burns is easy to talk to." The Tigers will be in this one for the long haul but the competition most likely headed by Tennessee and Alabama will be there as well. Here is a list of the TigerSource schedule for the next few weeks: From July 5-16 we will look at a position each day. We will have an evaluation of the current roster and will look at the prospects the Tigers have offered and those they have on their board. Monday July 5-Quarterback Tuesday July 6-Running Backs Wednesday July7-Wide Receivers Thursday July 8-Tight Ends Friday July 9-Offensive Linemen Monday July 12-Defensive Ends Tuesday July 13-Defensive Tackles Wednesday July 14-Linebackers Thursday July 15-Defensive Backs Friday July 19-Athletes Friday July 30-Release the recruiting board and offer board Here is our weekly schedule for the fall: Monday-Review of previous Clemson game, Chat at 2:00 PM, Mail Call, Recruiting Updates. Tuesday-Mail Call, Recruiting Updates. Wednesday-Mail Call, Recruiting Updates. Thursday-Mail Call, Recruiting Updates. Friday-Preview of upcoming Clemson game, Mail Call, Recruiting Updates.