Earlier this week former Clemson running back James Davis saw one of his dreams come true as he graduated from Clemson University.

Davis took to Facebook to reflect on his time as Clemson and this special occasion.

My journey took me on a different path. I came to Clemson 19 years ago and made this place my 2nd home. Leaving to go to the NFL and not finishing has brought me to this point. I always had this hanging over my head being in the Clemson football Hall of Fame. Now I can finally say I finished and graduated from Clemson University! There are a lot of people I would like to thank for me finishing but first I would like to Thank God for seeing the vision for me. My Family who has been there since day 1. @cjspiller28 one of my best friends who stayed on me, calling me and texting trying to get me back to finish. Maria my academic advisor did the same as well. Coach Swinney I could not have done this without his support and motivation. Clemson Football players and coaching staff Thank U! GO TIGERS! #clemsongraduate

Before being selected in the sixth round (195th overall pick) of the 2009 NFL Draft and spending three years in the league, Davis was the 2005 ACC Rookie of the Year and a two-time All-ACC honoree at Clemson. He led the team in rushing yards in each of the four seasons he played for the Tigers, including the three years (2006-08) he shared the backfield with Spiller.

From 2005-’08, Davis rushed for 3,881 yards and scored what was then a Clemson record 47 rushing touchdowns. His 3,881 rushing yards ranked second all-time in Clemson history when he finished his college career.