More details have come to light regarding Vontae Davis after it was revealed that the NFL star passed away aged 35.
The late footballer had a remarkable college career at Illinois before he was selected in the first round of the 2009 draft by the Miami Dolphins.
Three years later, he was traded to the Indianapolis Colts where he enjoyed his most promising years in the league and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2014 and 2015.
His final season came with the Buffalo Bills in 2018, where he gained attention after he announced his retirement at half-time of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
As previously reported, local police officers were called to Davis' house in Southwest Ranches - a suburban community in the Miami area - on Monday (April 1) morning after a housekeeper discovered his body.
At the time, details about how he died were not released, but preliminary information released by the Davie Police Department suggests that "foul play is not involved," as cited by WSVN 7.
Authorities have now released the 911 call made by the personal assistant of the 35-year-old after she found his deceased body in the gym area of the residence - which was registered in his grandmother's name.
"He arrived and he’s on the ground of the residence. He called me and he didn’t even speak--that’s why I called," the assistant said in the call, obtained by WPLG.
The assistant described the distressing scene via FaceTime and recalled the last time she saw Davis, saying: "Last time I saw him was Friday and I know that someone saw him Saturday...one of the drivers."
The dispatcher was able to get a hold of the woman who made the discovery on the phone, and the portions of that conversation were redacted before being publicly released.
Davis' untimely passing has sent shockwaves across the NFL.
Jim Irsay, the principal owner of the Colts, expressed his condolences on X (formerly Twitter), writing: "Extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Vontae Davis. A great guy, teammate, player. My prayers to Vontae’s family," while the Colts described Davis as someone who "carried a smile and positive energy every day".
Illinois assistant basketball coach Chester Frazier addressed the former NFL pro's passing on the same social media platform, penning: "#illinination we lost a great today!!! RIP TO @vontaedavis man nothing but good memories of that dude in school!!! Praying for the Davis family!!"
Additionally, the Dolphins team wrote a tribute statement: "We are heartbroken by the sudden passing of former Dolphins CB Vontae Davis and extend our deepest condolences to his family & loved ones during this difficult time."
The Bills also said they were saddened to learn of Davis’ death and that they were "thinking of his friends, family, and loved ones during this difficult time".
The official NFL account also announced the heartbreaking news on their page, writing: "The NFL is heartbroken to hear about the passing of Vontae Davis. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones."
Our thoughts are with Davis' family and friends at this devastating time.
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