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Vontae Davis Dies at 35; Former NFL Pro Bowl CB Was Drafted in 1st Round in 2009

Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead Monday at a home in Southwest Ranches, Florida, according to Daniel Oyefusi and Grethel Aguila of the Miami Herald.

Davie police said officers were called to the scene and found the 35-year-old unresponsive. An investigation into his death remains ongoing and no foul play is suspected.

Davis spent 10 years in the NFL, the majority of which came with the Indianapolis Colts. He appeared in 76 games over six years on the Colts and was a Pro Bowler in 2014 and 2015. Team owner Jim Irsay mourned his death on X:

The Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills both issued statements as well:

Davis' career began with the Dolphins, who selected him 25th overall in the 2009 draft.