Vontae Davis, the former Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills cornerback had died at age 35.
His body was found at a property in Southwest Ranches, Florida.
According to 7News Miami, a death investigation is underway and the property is owned by Davis’ grandmother.
His childhood friend Bobby Maze confirmed the passing 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 was one of a kind and so full of life. Life will never be the same without my brother. Them FaceTime calls etc damn I wish we could have one more convo.
‘You beat the 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 on X.
‘We lost a great today!!!’ Frazier said. ‘RIP TO @vontaedavis man nothing but good memories of that dude in 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.
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