Vontae Davis ‘was found dead in the gym area of his Florida mansion, 911 caller tells

Former NFL star Vontae Davis was found dead in the gym area of his Florida mansion on Monday, according to reports.

Davis, who played for the Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills, suddenly passed away at the age of 35 after his body was discovered in his Southwest Ranches home.

7News Miami say the property is registered in his grandmother’s name, but police referred to him as the owner. The ex-cornerback’s death comes a year after he was found curled up asleep on the side of a highway after crashing his Tesla in South Florida. 

According to police audio obtained by TMZ Sports, an unidentified woman called 911 and told dispatchers that she discovered Davis’ body in the gym area of the house.

She is said to have initially been unable to find him, before dispatchers attempted to get her to obtain a defibrillator after locating his body. It is unclear whether the woman or anyone else in the house retrieved it or attempted to use it on Davis.

Former NFL star Vontae Davis was found dead in the gym area of his Florida mansion

Reports say the property is registered in Davis’ grandmother’s name but police referred to him as the owner

Cars were seen arriving at the property on Monday following his tragic passing

Davis played for the Miami Dolphins , Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills in his NFL career

In further audio that was released, another person who identified as Davis’ personal assistant claimed to have last seen him alive on Friday.

They added: ‘Then I know that someone saw him on Saturday.’

Davis was pronounced dead at the scene after police responded to the calls from his property. Preliminary info is said to indicate that there were no signs of foul play.

Tributes poured in for the two-time Pro Bowler on Monday, with former team the Miami Dolphins writing on social media: ‘We are heartbroken by the sudden passing of former Dolphins CB Vontae Davis and extend our deepest condolences to his family & loved ones during this difficult time.’

The NFL also said: ‘The NFL is heartbroken to hear about the passing of Vontae Davis. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.’ 

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.’ 

In February 2023, he was found asleep at the side of the road after crashing his Tesla  

In 2017, Davis married his long-term girlfriend Megan Harpe (right) in Puerto Rico

Pat McAfee, meanwhile, held back tears as he opened up on the death of his former Colts teammate and friend Davis live on his ESPN show on Monday. 

With his voice breaking, McAfee said: ‘It’s been an interesting vibe all show because we learned this morning that a former teammate of ours, Vontae Davis, was found unresponsive in his house.

‘Vontae was an incredibly cool dude, good guy, nice guy, upbeat guy, energetic guy.’

After speaking for a few minutes on Davis’ character, McAfee urged his TV audience to ‘reach out to your people and tell them they’re not alone.’