Harper Davis

Harper Davis
No. 88, 19, 25
PositionDefensive back
Personal information
Born(1925-12-11)December 11, 1925
Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedDecember 26, 2020(2020-12-26) (aged 95)
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight173 lb (78 kg)
Career information
High schoolClarksdale
(Clarksdale, Mississippi)
CollegeMississippi St.
NFL draft1949: 2nd round, 16th overall pick
Career history
Playing
Coaching
Awards and highlights
Career NFL/AAFC statistics
Interceptions11
Fumble recoveries1
Total touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Head coaching record
Regular seasonCollege: 136–81–4 (.624)
PostseasonNCAA D-III: 1–1–0 (.500)

Julius Harper Davis Jr. (December 11, 1925 – December 26, 2020) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as a defensive back in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and the National Football League (NFL). Davis served as the head football coach at Millsaps College from 1964 to 1988, compiling a record of 136–81–4.