Dolphin Davis, a head football coach at Okmulgee High School, has been charged with a handful of misdemeanors after his weekend arrest on August 23, 2025.
Glenpool Police stopped him for speeding on U.S. 75 and arrested him after discovering that his license was suspended due to 18 unpaid citations.
Week 2️⃣ #hornet4life pic.twitter.com/OyHW7J1aJG
— Dolphin Davis II M.Ed. (@CoachDDavisII) August 31, 2023
Davis began playing football at Tulsa Washington High School, where he was a two-way powerhouse.
Afterward, he joined the University of Central Oklahoma and had a breakthrough game at Texas A&M-Commerce in 2009. He was a second-team All-Lone Star Conference North Division pick in 2010.
Davis was a prime pass-catching threat and a key cog in the offensive attack. Later, he became an assistant football coach at Tulsa Public School.
Moreover, he coached at Nathan Hale High School, East Central High School, Will Rogers College High School, and Booker T. Washington High School.
He became the head freshman football coach at McAlester High School and joined Avila University as a defensive backs coach in August 2024.
Nonetheless, he began serving as a head football coach at Okmulgee High School in February 2025.
Dolphin Davis was Arrested After a Traffic Stop
Dolphin Davis was stopped for speeding on U.S. 75 and was arrested following a traffic stop in Glenpool.
His driver’s license was suspended due to 18 unpaid tickets, and the head coach also told officers he did not have car insurance.
Lol!! pic.twitter.com/7kN1KQerHQ
— Dolphin Davis II M.Ed. (@CoachDDavisII) November 5, 2014
Police say a search of Davis’s vehicle found an open bottle of wine and another open sports drink bottle containing liquor. The report noted officers saw no indications of intoxication.
According to Muscogee Nation District Court records, he now faces five misdemeanor charges, including driving with a suspended license, no insurance, and having an open container of an alcoholic beverage.
Moreover, he is also due in court for a previous seat belt violation
Davis was booked into the Creek County jail and released after posting a $1,800 bond.
Okmulgee Public Schools has not yet commented on his arrest.
Dolphin Davis has Ventured Into Several Business
Dolphin Davis has built a diverse career spanning multiple fields.
His journey shows a strong ability to adapt and succeed in various roles, from helping others to running his own business.
God has me on a journey and I trust in his plan. #AUEAGLES #NOFLYZONE #AIRPATROL @AvilaFootball pic.twitter.com/sO1LcyQ8qJ
— Dolphin Davis II M.Ed. (@CoachDDavisII) August 17, 2024
Davis’s career began in 2014, with a focus on community service. He worked as a mentor, a health educator, and a fitness supervisor, always in roles that helped empower people.
Afterward, he moved into the corporate world. He utilized his skills as a human resources manager and logistics specialist for companies such as PepsiCo.
He also worked as a program coordinator and career instructor, blending his corporate experience with his passion for education.
Beyond these jobs, Davis is also a business owner. Since 2018, he has owned and operated Vision Lawn and Property Restoration.
He has successfully ventured from service-oriented jobs to corporate roles and finally into entrepreneurship.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- 35-year-old Dolphin D’Mario Davis was born on June 27, 1990, in Tulsa, Okla.
- His father played at Fort Hays State.
- He majored in health/physical education.
- He stands 6’2″ tall and weighs about 185lbs.
