James Steven Davis (born June 12, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). Davis was born in Los Angeles, California and attended Crenshaw High School. He played college football at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Davis was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round of the 1981 NFL draft. He spent six seasons with the team, from 1982 to 1987, and was a member of the Super Bowl XVIII championship team.