How Vontae Davis built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Vontae Davis was an American professional football cornerback known for his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, and Buffalo Bills. A first-round draft pick by the Dolphins in 2009 after playing college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini, Davis achieved recognition as a two-time Pro Bowl selection, solidifying his impact on the sport. His career was notable within the world of professional American football.
In 2007, Vontae Davis started all 12 games for the Fighting Illini, recording 56 tackles and tying for third in the Big Ten with four interceptions.
On March 18, 2009, Vontae Davis attended Illinois' pro day, improving his combine drill results, including a 4.40s 40-yard dash and a 37.5" vertical jump.
On July 31, 2009, Vontae Davis signed a five-year, $10.25 million contract with the Miami Dolphins, including $7.43 million guaranteed and a $500,000 signing bonus.
On October 4, 2009, Vontae Davis recorded his first career interception and returned it for a 23-yard touchdown during a 38–10 victory against the Buffalo Bills.
On November 1, 2009, Vontae Davis earned his first career start and recorded a season-high seven combined tackles in a 39-25 victory against the New York Jets.
After his junior season, Vontae Davis declared he would forgo his senior season and become eligible for the 2009 NFL draft.
In 2009, Vontae Davis finished his rookie season with 51 combined tackles, 11 pass deflections, and four interceptions, leading the team in interceptions and defensive back tackles. He was selected for Pro Football Weekly's All-Rookie team.
In 2009, Vontae Davis was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the NFL draft.
On November 7, 2010, Vontae Davis collected a season-high seven combined tackles and a pass deflection in the Dolphins' 27–10 loss at the Baltimore Ravens.
On December 18, 2011, Vontae Davis recorded his first career multi-interception game, intercepting two passes by Ryan Fitzpatrick in a 30-23 win against the Buffalo Bills.
On August 26, 2012, Vontae Davis was traded from the Miami Dolphins to the Indianapolis Colts for a second-round pick and a conditional sixth-round pick.
On October 28, 2012, Vontae Davis sustained a knee injury during the Colts' game against the Tennessee Titans, sidelining him for four games.
On December 30, 2012, Vontae Davis recorded five solo tackles, three pass deflections, and intercepted two passes by Matt Schaub during a 28–16 win against the Houston Texans.
On January 6, 2013, Vontae Davis started his first career playoff game as the Colts lost to the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Wildcard Game.
On October 14, 2013, Vontae Davis collected a season-high seven combined tackles in the Colts' 19–9 loss to the San Diego Chargers.
In 2013, the Miami Dolphins did not receive a conditional sixth round pick after Vontae Davis did not exceed more than 65% of the Colts' defensive snaps in 2012.
On January 4, 2014, Vontae Davis started in the AFC Wildcard Game and recorded three combined tackles during a 45–44 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs.
On March 11, 2014, Vontae Davis signed a four-year, $39 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $20 million guaranteed.
On October 9, 2014, Vontae Davis collected a season-high five combined tackles and a pass deflection during a 33–28 victory against the Houston Texans.
On October 25, 2015, Vontae Davis collected a season-high six combined tackles, two pass deflections, and an interception during a 27-21 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
On October 16, 2016, Vontae Davis recorded a season-high five combined tackles, two pass deflections, and an interception during a 26–23 loss against the Houston Texans.
On October 1, 2017, Vontae Davis started in his first game of the season and recorded a season-high six solo tackles during the Colts' 46–18 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
On October 29, 2017, Vontae Davis had four combined tackles and a pass deflection during the Colts' 24–23 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
On November 8, 2017, it was reported that Vontae Davis decided to have surgery to repair a lingering groin injury, ending his season.
On November 9, 2017, the Indianapolis Colts released Vontae Davis, concluding his six-year tenure with the team.
On February 26, 2018, Vontae Davis signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills for up to $5 million, with $3.5 million guaranteed.
In 2018, Vontae Davis abruptly retired from the NFL during a game for the Buffalo Bills, removing himself at halftime.
From September 2019 until his death, Vontae Davis served as the CEO of a holistic wellness spa that opened the following October in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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