Vontae Davis, the former cornerback for the Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills, had died at the age of 35.
His body was found at a home in Southwest Ranches, Florida. According to 7News Miami, an investigation into the death is ongoing and the property is owned by Davis’ grandmother and police do not suspect foul play.
Davis is the younger brother of Super Bowl winner Vernon. His childhood friend Bobby Maze confirmed the death in an emotional Facebook statement.
“To my childhood friend and to my brother Vontae Davis, rest in peace,” Maze wrote. ‘No words can explain how I feel right now.
‘You were unique and so full of life. Life will never be the same without my brother. Those FaceTime calls etc. Damn, I wish we could have another conversation.
Ex-NFL star Vontae Davis has died at the age of 35, with his body found in a Florida home
Davis played for the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts in his NFL career
In February 2023, he was found sleeping on the side of the road after crashing his Tesla
Davis was seen asleep near the wreckage of a horrific car crash in Florida
Davis also struggled to keep his eyes open as he was questioned by police officers after the crash
Dashcam footage shows the 34-year-old sleeping in his seat in the back of a police car
“You overcame all odds, you made it, you did it your way, it just wasn’t supposed to end like this.”
Davis’ former college football coach, Chester Frazier, also paid tribute to X.
“We lost a great one today!!!” said Frazier. “RIP TO @vontaedavis man only good memories of that guy at school!!”
Davis was the 25th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft and played until 2018, when he abruptly retired in the middle of a Bills game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Last November, Davis took a plea deal with prosecutors in Broward County, Florida, after driving his vehicle while intoxicated. According to court documents, Davis and his attorneys agreed to plead no contest to reckless driving and were sentenced to 12 months’ probation.
In February, Davis crashed his black Tesla into the back of a Toyota pickup on a South Florida highway.
Pictures obtained by TMZ shows Davis sleeping with his arms under his head, wearing a mint green ensemble as the wreckage of both cars lies nearby.
He was also sentenced to 50 hours of community service and to pay fines and fees to cover the medical bills of those injured in the crash.
Vontae (right) was the younger brother of former Super Bowl champion Vernon (left)
Witnesses also told TMZ that Davis continued to sleep — even as emergency responders walked around him — until police placed him in the back of a squad car.
Even then, Davis appeared to be struggling to stay awake – with footage showing him sleeping in his chair.
A spokesperson for the Florida Highway Patrol said TMZ that first responders arrived at the scene of a car crash involving two vehicles on State Road 821 on Saturday, February 4, around 7:51 a.m.
When police made contact with Davis, they said, as revealed by TMZ, “Your eyes are bloodshot. Your speech is unclear. You can barely stay awake. Okay? You almost killed someone.”
Officers asked Davis if he had been drinking alcohol, to which he replied, “Yes, I had two drinks.” Two mixed drinks.”
In 2017, Davis married his long-term girlfriend Megan Harpe in Puerto Rio.
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