Former Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead at the age of 35 on Monday morning.
Details of Davis' death are still being investigated but police officials suspected that no foul play was involved, according to a report from WSVN7 in Miami.
The news was first reported by Illinois assistant men's basketball coach Chester Frazier.
#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
The No. 25 overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, Davis began his career with the Miami Dolphins (2009-2011) before being traded to the Indianapolis Colts (2012-2017) where he spent the majority of his career. His final season in the NFL was with the Buffalo Bills in 2018.
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A two-time Pro Bowler, Davis appeared in 121 career games (113 starts) recording 22 interceptions, 97 passes defensed and 10 tackles for loss.
The NFL world took to social media to show love for Davis:
Extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Vontae Davis. A great guy, teammate, player. My prayers to Vontae's family.🙏
— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) April 1, 2024
Devastating and Heartbreaking news💔. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Davis family🙏🙏. It was an absolute honor and privilege being his coach in Indy. Great player but better person. Loved him like a son❤️❤️. RIP Vontae🙏🙏 https://t.co/ZzfwzILJrQ
— Chuck Pagano (@ChuckPaganoNFL) April 1, 2024
We just was on FT a couple weeks ago. I sill can’t believe you gone. I don’t wanna believe you gone! My head hurt so bad. 😢😢😢 RIP VD pic.twitter.com/fsqthKoCmc
— TY Hilton (@TYHilton13) April 1, 2024
Sad Day. We used to battle everyday in practice. Sometimes it ended in a bunch of bickering and almost fights. 😂😢. We got each other better. It was a pleasure wearing the horseshoe with you homie. Rest easy "Champ." Praying for your family and love ones. 🙏🏾🙏🏾 🙏🏾 R.I.P. #VD21 pic.twitter.com/zfb8efeX2o
— Reggie Wayne (@ReggieWayne_17) April 1, 2024
Just sitting here staring at my phone in shock over the Vontae Davis news…
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) April 1, 2024
I’m so heartbroken for his family, NFL players please check on your brothers. 💔 https://t.co/ggQS7XkQ1z
