Houston Texans, 2024–present
Third season as Texans linebackers coach in 2026. In 2025 he coached Azeez Al-Shaair to his first Pro Bowl: 103 tackles, 9 passes defensed (tied for fifth among NFL linebackers), 2 interceptions, and team captain. Henry To’oTo’o added 93 tackles. In 2024 To’oTo’o posted a career-high 104 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and 1 interception in 15 starts.
The 2025 Texans defense ranked first in the NFL in yards allowed per game (277.2), second in points allowed (17.4), and forced 29 turnovers (tied for third in the NFL). That unit is a full-staff product.
Player development
Atlanta 2001–03: Keith Brooking earned three consecutive Pro Bowls. Carolina 1996: Kevin Greene (14.5 sacks) and Lamar Lathon (13.5) finished 1st and 2nd in the NFL; both Pro Bowl. Arizona 2007: Calvin Pace’s first 100-tackle season (106) and 6.5 sacks. Arizona 2019: Chandler Jones, franchise-record 19 sacks and All-Pro; Jordan Hicks, career-high 150 tackles. Arizona 2022: Zaven Collins, 100 tackles and a pick-six.
Coordinator and college
Defensive coordinator: San Francisco 49ers (2005–06), Arizona Cardinals (2009–10), Philadelphia Eagles (2013–15). Arizona 2009 allowed 325 points with 21 interceptions and 43 sacks; four Pro Bowlers. Philadelphia 2014: 49 sacks (tied for 2nd NFL) and an NFL-high 23 forced fumbles. Ohio State linebackers coach 2017–18 (Big Ten titles both years). The Texans bio states all nine linebackers he coached there reached the NFL.
Background
Ball boy under Dick Vermeil (Eagles) and Don Shula (Dolphins) while his father, Bill Davis Sr., worked 13 years in the NFL, including six as Cleveland’s VP of Player Personnel. Bachelor’s degree, Cincinnati, 1989. Master’s degree, Michigan State, 1991. Brief Dolphins training camp as a wide receiver. NFL rooms include Bill Cowher, Dom Capers, Marvin Lewis, Dick LeBeau, Tom Coughlin, Dan Reeves, Wade Phillips, and Urban Meyer.
Wife Sherry. Daughters Monica, Brooke, and twins Grace and Ava. Son Billy.