Quarterback...6-4...185...Venice, Calif. (Venice)
Beau Davis is one of three quarterback recruits in Nebraska's 2004 recruiting class. Davis had a standout senior season at Los Angeles Venice High School for Coach Angelo Gasca. Davis completed 64 percent of his passes last season for more than 3,150 yards and 40 touchdowns, against just 10 interceptions. Davis spread the ball around the field effectively, as three of Venice's wideouts topped 1,000 yards receiving this past season. Davis led Venice to a 13-1 record and a berth in the sectional championship game where they were defeated by Carson High School. Davis threw for a season-high 340 yards against Santa Monica High and had 190 yards and a pair of touchdowns in a key early-season victory over Loyola. Davis was named the Los Angeles Times Westside Back of the Year in his only season at Venice High School. He also received first-team All-City honors from the L.A. Times. He was also an all-region selection by PrepStar Magazine. Davis transferred to Venice from Carson (Calif.) High School. As a junior at Carson, Davis threw for 1,105 yards and 11 touchdowns and guided his team to a state playoff berth. He becomes the fourth consecutive quarterback from Venice High to receive a Division I scholarship, joining J.P. Losman (Tulane), Anton Clarkson (Oregon State) and Eddie Miller (Louisville). Davis turned down a scholarship offer from Utah State, and was also pursued Arizona, Cincinnati and Hawaii. Davis was born on July 15, 1985, and is the son of Billy and Sandra Davis.
Why Nebraska? ? "I really like the facilities at Nebraska and the tradition is unbelievable. Those two things really caught my eye on the visit there. There are nice people at Nebraska and they were all very helpful on my visit."