The world was informed today, Monday, April 1, that former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis has died at the extremely young age of 35. Prior to spending ten years as an NFL player with the Dolphins, Colts, and Bills, Davis played collegiate football at Illinois.
Vontae Davis
A man was discovered dead at the residence, according to the police. There was no foul play.” Since the news of Vontae’s death is still surfacing, the cause of death has not yet been disclosed. At the time this article was published, not many details had been made available to the public.
The house on SW 178th Avenue where he was discovered is owned by Davis’s grandmother, Adaline Davis, according to Broward property records.
Fans and family members are perplexed; perhaps he died naturally as there was no early information released on any medical conditions he may have had.
“To my child hood friend & to my brother @vontaedavis Rest In Peace… no words can explain how I feel right now… you was one of a kind & so full of life we would talk about you making it from good hope rode to the nfl & me being from suitland all day every day. Life will never be the same without my brother them FaceTime calls etc damn I wish we could have one more convo… you beat the odds you made it you did it your way it just wasn’t supposed to end like this..”
Davis was a player for the Bills (2018), Colts (2012), and Dolphins (2009–2011). In all, he had 426 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 22 interceptions, and 2 Pro Bowl appearances.
To all of his friends, fans, and family members, his death came as a shock. Once his family or the authorities have verified it, the cause will be made public.
