William Davis, a cornerback playing for Sam Houston State University in Texas, died died at the age of 22 on Saturday.
A cause of death for Davis has not been revealed or announced as of Sunday evening.
Davis’ death was confirmed by the school to multiple outlets, with a spokesperson telling TMZ, ‘We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of SHSU student-athlete Will Davis.’
A statement released by head football coach Phil Longo said, ‘It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Will Davis.
‘Will was a beloved member of our Bearkat football family here at Sam Houston who touched the lives of everyone he knew.
‘Will was an upbeat, positive, passionate young man who will be sincerely missed. Tanya, the kids and I are praying for Will’s family during this difficult time.’
William Davis, a former defensive back for West Virginia and Sam Houston State, has died at 22
Davis had transferred to Sam Houston State this offseason from West Virginia with the hopes of playing out one more season of college football.
Prior to West Virginia, Davis played three seasons with Division II Virginia Union, an HBCU program in Richmond.
Davis earned all-conference honors for the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and tallied 56 tackles, 11.5 tackles for a loss, a pair of interceptions and a sack in 2024.
He then transferred to West Virginia, where he only played the team’s season-opener against Robert Morris.
After that, he decided to switch to Sam Houston State in January – moving to Huntsville, Texas to begin spring practices for the Bearkats.
MORE TO FOLLOW.
