J.D. Davis grew up coming to Clemson games with his father, Tiger legend Jeff Davis. The elder Davis was a First-Team All-American linebacker in 1981, a member of Clemson’s first national championship team and became a Ring of Honor member in 1995.
J.D. Davis had a rather quiet first three years before a few injuries to starters last year gave him an opportunity to prove his worth at linebacker and he took full advantage of his opportunity.
Davis burst onto the scene for the Tigers last season starting five of the last seven games, including the Sugar Bowl, in place of the injured Tre Lamar and Kendall Joseph.