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Former Pro Bowl Colts Defender Vontae Davis Dies at 35

Former Indianapolis Colts two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Vontae Davis has tragically passed away.

Jake Arthur

Jan 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis (21) reacts against the
Jan 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis (21) reacts against the / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Former Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl cornerback Vonate Davis was found dead at his grandmother's (Adeline Davis) Florida home on April 1st. Current University of Illinois assistant basketball coach, Chester Frazier, who crossed paths with Davis through Illinois athletics from 2006-08, posted an update on X.


Frazier said on X:

“#illinination we lost a great today!!! RIP TO @vontaedavis man nothing but good memories of that dude in school!!! Praying for the Davis family!!”

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Colts fans likely remember Davis for being brought to Indianapolis via trade with the Miami Dolphins in 2012. In that acquisition, the Colts gave Miami a second-round selection. Davis immediately made an impact with then-defensive coordinator Greg Manusky.

Davis played for Indianapolis six total seasons (2012-2017) and notched his two Pro Bowl selections (2014 and 2015) in a Colts uniform. He finished his career in 2018 as a member of the Buffalo Bills and infamously retired at halftime of a matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers, never to return to the game of football. For his 10-year career, Davis ended with 395 tackles, 97 passes defended, 22 interceptions, and a defensive score.

The news of this passing is tragic for the NFL world and Davis' loved ones, as he was only 35 years old. With more details perhaps to come, Colts fans will never forget the lock-down style of defense and gentle attitude that Davis brought to Lucas Oil Stadium during his Indianapolis tenure.

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Jake Arthur
JAKE ARTHUR

Jake Arthur has covered the NFL and the Indianapolis Colts for a decade. He is a member of the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA) and FantasyPros' expert panel. He has also contributed to multiple NFL Draft guides.

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