SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. — Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home Monday, but police say no foul play is suspected.
Police in the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Davie said they responded to a medical emergency at Davis’ home Monday morning, but the 35-year-old was dead when officers arrived. No cause of death has been released pending autopsy results. Police said in a statement that the investigation is still active.
Davis played for 10 seasons in the NFL after the Dolphins drafted him with the No. 25 pick in 2009 out of Illinois. He played three seasons for them before being traded to the Colts just before the 2012 season. He played six seasons in Indianapolis.
The Washington, D.C., native signed with the Buffalo Bills for 2018 but left the team at halftime of the season’s second game. He released a statement after the game saying that after multiple injuries and surgeries, “Reality hit me fast and hard: I shouldn’t be out there anymore.”
Davis played in 121 games, intercepting 22 passes and returning one for a touchdown. He was selected for the Pro Bowl in 2014 and 2015 while a member of the Colts.
At Illinois, Davis was a two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection (2007-08) and a freshman All-American in 2006. He had seven interceptions in 36 career games. His older brother is former Pro Bowl tight end Vernon Davis.
