Arnold Davis

Arnold Allen Davis is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He played college football for the Baylor.

Early life

Davis attended W. B. Ray High School. He accepted a football scholarship from Baylor University, where he was a two-way player as an offensive and defensive end.

Professional career

Davis was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 1961 NFL draft and by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 1961 AFL draft.
On January 8, 1961, he signed with the Cowboys. He was converted from an offensive end into a linebacker during training camp. On September 26, he was placed on the injured reserve list after suffering a knee injury in the second game against the Minnesota Vikings. He was waived before the start of the 1962 season.