Leonard Davis

Leonard Barnett Davis (born September 5, 1978) is an American football guard for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the first round (second overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas.

Davis has also been a member of the Dallas Cowboys.

Early years
Davis is the only child of L.A. and Sammie Lee Davis, but has 21 half-brothers and half-sisters (L.A. had 11 children from a previous marriage, while Sammie Lee had 10 children from a previous marriage).

After graduating from Wortham High School (where he led the school to the 1997 boy's basketball state championship), he signed with the University of Texas, where he achieved first team all-America honors as a senior and was a finalist for the Outland Trophy.

Professional career
Davis was selected 2nd overall in the 2001 NFL Draft by the Cardinals, and played guard his first three years in the NFL. In 2004, he was moved from guard to left tackle, where he played in 15 games. In 2005, he played in 15 games as well.

On February 17, 2007 the Arizona Cardinals told Leonard Davis that they would not name him a franchise or transition player, clearing the offensive tackle to become an unrestricted free agent. On March 4, 2007 he signed with the Dallas Cowboys for a seven year $49.6 million contract. $18.75 million of his contract is guaranteed. With the move to Dallas, Davis has also moved back to the guard position. He has had an exceptional year in 2007, as he made the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career. He also made the All-Pro second team along with ex-teammate Flozell Adams. Since 2005, Davis is the 5th most penalized player in the NFL with 42. His former teammate Alex Barron is the most penalized player since 2005 with 78 penalties called against him.

According to Forbes, Davis was the highest paid NFL player and 19th overall athlete in the 12 month period ending June 2007, earning $25.4 million.

He was released by the Cowboys on July 28, 2011, due to declining play and the Cowboys' lack of salary cap room.

On November 2011, Davis signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions.

Music
Davis is the bassist in the heavy metal band Free Reign with former Cowboys' teammates Marc Colombo and Cory Procter with guitarist Justin Chapman.