(NBC NEWS) - Former University of Illinois standout and NFL cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in a Florida mansion, police said Monday.
He was 35.
Officers were called Monday morning to a residence in the 6000 block of SW 178th Avenue by the house assistant, who discovered Davis' body, the Davie Police Department said in a statement.
"Preliminary information suggests that foul play is not involved," the department said.
Details on how Davis died were not released.
Davis was a standout at the University of Illinois from 2006 to 2008, recording seven interceptions and 139 tackles in three seasons.
Davis, who played in the NFL from 2009 until retirement in 2018, suited up for the Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills.
Davis was selected by Miami as the 25th pick in the first round of the 2009 draft. He played college football at the University of Illinois.
Davis made news and raised eyebrows in 2018 by retiring at halftime during the Bills’ game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
He said in a statement about deciding to call it quits mid-game: “This isn’t how I pictured retiring from the NFL. But today, on the field, reality hit me hard and fast. I shouldn’t be out there anymore. … I meant no disrespect to my teammates or coaches.”
Davis was twice named to the Pro Bowl in his career.
