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My Take
Vontae Davis was the real article: a first-round Dolphins pick out of Illinois who turned into a two-time Pro Bowl cornerback across Miami, Indianapolis, and Buffalo. What I keep returning to is his decision to walk away mid-game, listening to his own body rather than the crowd. People mocked it; I thought it was honest and brave. Then he died in 2024 at just 35, and that bravery reads differently, almost prophetic. I admire athletes who refuse to perform past their own truth. Ten seasons, two Pro Bowls, and a quiet insistence on living on his own terms. Rest easy.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Vontae Davis
- Name (Japanese)
- ボンテ・デービス
- Reading
- ぼんて・でーびす
- Born
- May 27, 1988 – April 1, 2024
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dragon
- Origin
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- American football player
2. Background
- University
- University of Illinois system
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/vontaedavis
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vontae%20Davis
Frequently asked questions
When was Vontae Davis born?
May 27, 1988 – April 1, 2024.
Where is Vontae Davis from?
Vontae Davis is from Washington, D.C., United States.
What does Vontae Davis do?
Vontae Davis works as American football player.
How tall is Vontae Davis?
Vontae Davis is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.