25  James Davis
	Class: Junior Hometown: Monrovia, Calif. High School: Monrovia Height / Weight: 5-9 / 175 Position: Running Back

UW This Season: A decorated prep star from Monrovia, California, James Davis will be looking for his first playing time as a Cowboy in 2010. After redshirting back in 2007, Davis has been a backup running back in each of the last two seasons. He was behind former Cowboy running backs Devin Moore and Wynel Seldon in 2008. Moore ended his career as Wyoming's all-time career rushing leader, while Seldon ranked No. 3 all-time. Davis was the backup to Alvester Alexander in 2009.

2009: Davis didn't play in any games in 2009.

2008: Davis didn't appear in any games in 2008.

2007: Redshirted.

High School: Davis came to the University of Wyoming as one of the most decorated running backs in the state of California his senior season. In a story written by Brandon Huffman of SuperPrep.com, Davis was ranked as the 10th best running back in the state of California in 2006. The January 2007 issue of PrepStar magazine also ranked Davis among it's top running backs in the West. Rivals.com ranked Davis as the 18th best all-purpose back in the nation, stating that he can "hurt you with his hands and feet." As a senior at Monrovia High School, Davis carried the ball 174 times for 1,351 yards and 15 rushing touchdowns. He averaged 7.8 yards per carry, and also caught 17 passes for 257 yards and four receiving TDs. Monrovia High posted a 10-3 record his senior season and advanced to the second round of the state playoffs. His junior year, Davis ran for 1,512 yards on 198 carries for a 7.6 average per carry and scored 13 rushing TDs. He also caught seven passes for 132 yards and three receiving touchdowns. Monrovia concluded Davis' junior year with a 9-2 record, and also advanced to the second round of the state playoffs. He was a three-year starter at running back in high school. Among the schools that PrepStar listed as actively recruiting Davis were: Boise State, Boston College, California, Colorado, Georgia Tech, Oregon, UCLA, Washington and Washington State. Davis also indicated that he was recruited by Colorado State, Texas A&M and UNLV. He was a team captain both his junior and senior years, and played for head coach Greg Gano.

Personal: Born Feb. 7, 1989, he is the son of Kim and Anthony Legans. Davis is studying communication at Wyoming.