Former Miami Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead at a residence in Southwest Ranches, Florida on the morning of April 1.
According to property records, the home was owned by Davis’ grandmother, Adaline Davis. Police say that no foul play was involved in Davis’ death. Chester Frazier — an assistant coach at Davis’ alma mater, the University of Illinois — posted the news on X, formerly known as Twitter.
#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
Davis played 10 seasons in the NFL for the Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills. He’s most notable for retiring in the middle of a game while he was with the Bills. He was named to the Pro Bowl with the Colts in 2014 and 2015.
I know a million people are going to post this clip, but Shady McCoy and Tre’davious White retelling the story of Vontae Davis retiring mid game is one of the funniest football videos ever. RIP to a legend pic.twitter.com/mvZITCrLMP
— Jabaal Abdul Simmons 🇵🇸 (@drone_jock) April 1, 2024
Davis is also the brother of former NFL tight end, Vernon Davis.
