Former Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, and Buffalo Bills Pro Bowler Vontae Davis has passed away, at the age of 35.
According to WSVN News in Southwest Florida, Davis was found dead at a residence owned by his grandmother in the Southwest Ranches in Broward County, Fla. No foul play is suspected by the authorities.
University of Illinois assistant coach Chester Frazier made note of Davis’ death on social media on Monday, pointing out that one of the greats in the history of the Illini program had passed away.
#illinination we lost a great today!!! RIP TO @vontaedavis man nothing but good memories of that dude in school!!! Praying for the Davis family!!
— Chester Frazier (@CoachFrazierILL) April 1, 2024
Vontae Davis’ Stellar Decade-Long NFL Career
Davis was originally chosen by the Dolphins with the No. 25 overall pick by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. During his career, Davis went on to make two Pro Bowl appearances with the Indianapolis Colts.
His retirement was one of the strangest in league history, when he simply removed himself from a Week 2 game at halftime and drove home, with the Bills trailing 28-6 against the Chargers.
“Most people, when I did what I did, they thought I was literally going insane or something,” Davis told ESPN back in 2019. “But I was actually fine. I was totally fine. And I’m totally fine today.”
The University of Illinois standout played 10 seasons in the NFL, before announcing his retirement in 2018. Vontae Davis finished his career with 340 total tackles with 22 interceptions, one fumble recovery and a pair of sacks.
No cause of death has been reported by authorities in Davis’ death.
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