Join the New Times community and help support independent It's like I regained that, those moments that we missed. The following week, Davis collected two solo tackles, two pass deflections, and ', 'So I watched my mother take her last breath. Davis was inactive for two games (Weeks 56) due to an ankle injury he sustained in Week 3. Their father was never in the picture. That's called "quitting". Aditya Rajput is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. NFL star claimed that leaving was therapeutic as an explanation for what he did. Vontae Davis Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com Vontae Davis Vontae O. Davis Position: DB 5-11 , 207lb (180cm, 93kg) Born: May 27 in Washington, DC (Age: 34-276d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 2x Pro Bowl 21 23 21 22 SUMMARY Career G 121 AV 53 Int 22 Yds 228 TD 1 Postseason 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 His granddad played in the NFL and then coached with the '85 Bears, where little Jeffy was a ball boy. After a spate of seemingly random hammer attacks that injured five, in May 2012 Michael was charged with first-degree murder over sledgehammer killing of 66-year-old Denver tourist Gary Dederichs. If he is to be the Colts #1 corner, I didn't see it last. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. 'By the time I arrived at the hospital they said "your mom's brain dead, we're going to have to pull her off'," Davis said. Philbin made an awkward lurchy face. He didnt even pause before saying: We wouldve been in a (foster) home somewhere.. She was so excited, she was like "oh my gosh," jumping up and down. On December 30, 2012, Davis recorded five solo tackles, three pass deflections, and intercepted two passes by Matt Schaub during a 2816 win in Week 17. But I knew he had talent. But there was something she could do: Take in each of those seven kids who deserved a stable home. Davis, 37, also revealed how his family's dark struggles gave him the drive to succeed as a celebrated pro football player and later as a serial entrepreneur, actor in Bruce Willis action movies, and now as a judge in the new Fox show Domino Masters. Former Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was arrested Saturday for a suspected DUI. No secret where that came from. [31] The Miami Dolphins used the second round pick they received in the trade to draft cornerback Jamar Taylor, but did not receive a conditional sixth round pick after Davis did not exceed more than 65% of the Colts' defensive snaps in 2012. Vontae Davis might be coming back to Miami. Davis has never been married but he has been engaged in the past. New York Giants. 'Here's a kid who has a chance to be one of the best athletes to play football, he was that good. Almost immediately, he thrived. He went on to say that he had ingested two mixed drinks and that he himself had no actual recollection of the accident that occurred. There was one moment that is burned in Jeffries memory. Davis, who played for the Bills, Colts and Dolphins over the course of his career, was reportedly arrested. It shows that you think it's unacceptable to be mediocre. The press conference made for entertaining television, but its profanity didn't sit well with his coach. 'Maybe a year after that a report came out that a kid was going round the neighborhood hitting people in the back of the head with a sledgehammer.'. -- Things got off to a depressingly shitty start -- which is apropos with this team -- with the talk of players having to get released and the eventual retirement of Eric Steinbach. '[She said] "You got to get yourself together, I didn't raise you like this. Presenter posts Now the CHICKENS could get vaccines! 'We didn't have the best relationship just because she was never really around. And yet retiring is exactly what Vontae Davis is claiming he did on Sunday while his . We also saw that, no matter what Vontae Davis' Dolphins legacy is, we will forever know him as the dude who simply wanted to call his grandma when he was told he had been traded to the Colts. 'He's probably the most phenomenal athlete in the family. They were already bickering about the matchup in the offseason. What Happened To Nia From Real World Portland? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 'I said 'Okay ma, we're going to start you off small because this is your first vehicle.' It showcased Davis sleeping soundly outside his car. Davis had a great freshman season for the Fighting Illini recording 30 tackles and intercepting one pass. He started taking acting classes in San Francisco and auditioning for movie and TV roles. [18], Davis entered training camp slated as a starting cornerback, along with Sean Smith, but saw competition from Richard Marshall and Nolan Carroll. 2019. [19] Pro Football Weekly selected Davis on its annual All-Rookie team. 33 cornerback prospect in the nation. Reporter Andy Slater of Fox Sports 640 reported on. Philbin maintained that stance on Tuesday. He has considered leaving a profession that makes him earn millions less than the dreams he cannot complete. Vontae Davis, a former NFL cornerback, apparently got into trouble over the weekend. In track & field, Davis was one of the district's top sprinters. 'That was the last time I was in trouble. She doesnt like the game even a little bit. He was the best at his position for many years. 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Which is why he shifted and started to achieve what he had always dreamt of. 25 overall in the 2009 NFL Draft after a decorated collegiate career at Illinois, which included being a two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection in 2007 and 2008. There's not one player, there's not one coach on this team who doesn't need to improve and keep working and do a better job. I'm working every day.'''. She found the car that she wanted. On October 4, 2009, Davis recorded three solo tackles, a pass deflection, and returned his first career interception for a touchdown during a 3810 victory against the Buffalo Bills in Week 4. This came even after all the initial evidence has pointed out otherwise. The 34-year-old. When I was a card-carrying member of the Washington football team's fan club, I would have called Davis selfish. Davis was in Miami as a starter across from Sean Smith before the Indianapolis Colts acquired him in a trade. I was put on probation for a year or two.'. Furthermore, Davis was ultimately booked under a DUI charge. The first thing Davis did was ask if he may phone his grandma and brother. Furthermore, the ex-cornerback was constantly fading in and out of consciousness during the initial questioning by the police. Of course I say Im going to get the best of him, but he probably thinks otherwise.. Support Us Here's your recap: He played for 10 years at a professional level. [22] Davis completed the 2010 season with 54 combined tackles (46 solo), 12 pass deflections, and an interception in 16 games and 15 starts. Davis became a letterman in football, basketball, and track & field at Dunbar High School in Washington and ended up being listed as the fourth-best tight end prospect of the class of 2003, according to archive Rivals.com rankings. [36] The following week, Davis collected a season-high nine solo tackles during a 2917 loss at the Houston Texans in Week 15. intercepted a pass by Cam Newton in the Colts' 2926 loss at the Carolina Panthers in Week 8. '', ''`Get in shape, baby. [58] Head coach Chuck Pagano benched Davis in favor of rookie Quincy Wilson during the Colts' Week 9 victory against the Houston Texans in what he called a non-injury related coaching decision. In Indianapolis, Davis has seemingly elevated his play. On October 29, 2017, Davis collected four combined tackles and a pass deflection during a 2423 loss at the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8. The show came one day after Davis, who started 27 of his 28 games the last two seasons, was listed second on the depth chart at cornerback behind free agent acquisition Richard Marshall. He instantly asked to "call his granny," as sadness was written all over his face. All those days I spent playing with that team, I spent a lot of them with my mother. 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Vontae Davis, a former NFL player, shares an incredible bond with his grandmother, who is his biggest inspiration. Instead, Adaline has been there every step of the way. His grandmother reared him in Washington, D.C., after taking in him and his six brothers from parents struggling with an addiction. Get with it! It wasnt easy. VONTAE DAVIS WAKES just after sunrise on a weekday in August and wonders how he'll start the day. But the love she showed us, it made the difference. I was in the National Honors Society, I was a grade A student, I started to work out, to train, and I excelled in sports. Davis, who during the course of his career played for the Bills, Colts, and Dolphins, was reportedly detained after an upsetting event . Johnson didn't take any chances on Tuesday. His older brother Vernon, a talented high school football player who later became a success in college and the NFL, cast a long shadow over him in sports. Jeremy Vine reveals his 'first collision of the year' and it's caused by a cyclist! Hollywood, FL - Pictures and dashcam video from National Football League (NFL) Pro Bowler Vontae Davis' DUI crash on Saturday morning showed the former football star was napping on the side of the highway when police arrived on the scene (video below). -- FIESTY JOE PHILBIN IS FIESTY. The player received more than $51 million in the 10-year plan of his career. There's no such thing as "retiring" in the middle of a football game. 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After Bills cornerback Vontae Davis retired abruptly during halftime of his team's 31-20 loss to the Chargers on Sunday, he released an official statement through the league explaining his decision. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WFLA) - Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis has been arrested after he was accused of driving under the influence in South Florida, according to reports. 'But now, he doesn't get a chance to do that because he's struggling with this disability that he has that's linked to mental health. [17] He recorded a season-high seven combined tackles and two pass deflections during their 3925 victory at the New York Jets in Week 8. From that moment, I never looked back. [45] During the AFC Divisional Round, Davis recorded eight combined tackles and a career-high five pass deflections in the Colts' 2413 victory at the Denver Broncos. The common trait between the brothers? And I said to Vontae, aside from even the bladder conversation, `Look, if nobody was on you, you should really get concerned.' He developed an interest in finance and wanted to start a firm, but he could never fully commit to logistics. He played college football at Illinois, and was drafted by the Dolphins in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Last night's episode of Hard Knocks was all heartache and Jeff Ireland. [18] On January 25, 2016, Davis was selected to the 2016 Pro Bowl as a replacement for Chris Harris Jr. who was playing in Super Bowl 50 as a member of the Denver Broncos. It shows leadership. He described the shocking moment he discovered his youngest brother Michael would be committed to an asylum age 19 after killing a man with a sledgehammer in a random attack. [27] On December 18, 2011, Davis recorded five combined tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted two passes by Ryan Fitzpatrick in the Dolphins' 3023 win at the Buffalo Bills in Week 15. But I did what I did out of love.. [57] On October 1, 2017, he started in his first game of the season and collected a season-high six solo tackles in the Colts' 4618 loss at the Seattle Seahawks in Week 4. As the brothers got older, football began to appeal to them. It's too hard. To truly tell the tale of these talented siblings, you have to go to the woman responsible for their being where they are. Dalia Dippolito May Have Tried to Kill Him, But Michael Dippolito Is No Saint, Florida Man Wrestles Shark For Forty Five Minutes, Florida to Execute Death Row Prisoner Donald Dillbeck in February, "We Are Everywhere": Ominous Messages on Anti-Abortion Counseling Centers Prompt Federal Charges, So You're Saying There's (Still) a Chance: Dolphins Playoff Chances Dwindle After 26-20 Loss, Trashed American Flag Sparks Capitol Hill Kerfuffle, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He was really, really good, said Jeffries, now the coach at Oxon Hill High School in Maryland. 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