Former NFL player Vontae Davis, brother of fellow player Vernon Davis, passed away at the age of 35. Details surrounding his death have not been confirmed, but it appears he may have either slipped or collapsed after getting out of his sauna. Police found him deceased at his grandmother’s home in Florida, with no foul play suspected. Vontae, a former cornerback for the Dolphins, Colts, and Bills, retired in 2018 after dealing with a groin injury. He is survived by his brothers Vernon and Michael Davis, as well as his wife Megan Harpe.
Friends and colleagues of Vontae, including his childhood friend Bobby Maze and his coach at the University of Illinois Chester Frazier, paid tribute to the late athlete. Maze expressed his deep sadness and shared memories of their time together, while Frazier remembered Vontae as a great individual with whom he had good experiences during their time in school. Vontae was known for his perseverance and hopeful attitude in his efforts to recover from his injury and return to the field.
Vontae spent the majority of his career with the Colts, playing for five seasons until his release after a groin injury. He then signed with the Bills and was looking forward to getting back to playing. However, after only one game with the team, Vontae made the decision to retire during the game, realizing that he was no longer fit to continue playing at the professional level. Despite his abrupt exit from the sport, Vontae remained grateful for his time in the NFL and expressed his feelings about his retirement publicly.
Vernon Davis broke his silence on the death of his brother, describing Vontae as a wonderful younger brother whom he greatly appreciated. The news of Vontae’s passing came as a shock to Vernon and their family, leaving them with many questions and uncertainties. While they await more information from detectives regarding the circumstances of Vontae’s death, Vernon and his family are seeking closure and answers but understand that it may take some time before they have a full understanding of what happened.
The sudden and unexpected loss of Vontae Davis has had a profound impact on those who knew him, with friends, former colleagues, and family members mourning his passing. Vontae’s legacy as a dedicated athlete and resilient individual will be remembered by those who knew him, and his contributions to the sport of football will not be forgotten. As the investigation into his death continues, those closest to Vontae are left to navigate the grieving process and come to terms with the loss of a beloved family member and friend.
