Vontae Ottis Davis is a former National Football League player who played for the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and Indianapolis Colts. Ottis attended the University of Illinois and played football there. The Dolphins selected him in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He spent ten years in the NFL. He was a cornerback on the football team.
Davis has had a stellar career in the National Football League. His football abilities astounded both teammates and the audience. The player retired from football at the age of 30 in order to spend more time with his family.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Vontae Davis |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Vontae Ottis Davis |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 36 years old |
| Birth Date: | May 27, 1988 |
| Birth Place: | Washington, D.C, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in |
| Weight: | 94kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Megan Harpe |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | No |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is Vontae Davis Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Football Cornerback |
| Salary: | No |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $22 million |
Vontae Davis Biography
The player attended Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C., USA. He participated in football and track in high school. Davis played both cornerback and wide receiver. Davis has 38 tackles and eight interceptions in his senior season. He was named First-Team All-Metro by the Washington Post, PrepStar All-American, DCIAA West First-Team All-Conference, and D.C Gatorade Player of the Year.
He was the top sprinter director in Track & Field. In 2006, the best time for a player in the 100-meter dash was 10.97 seconds. He finished first in the DCIAA East/West Championship 200-meter dash. Rivals.com ranked the player as the 33rd best cornerback in the United States.
Vontae is admitted to Illinois over Maryland, Michigan State, and Virginia. The player’s first year was outstanding. He had 30 tackles while only intercepting one pass. The Sporting News and Scout.com named Davis to their Freshman All-America First Teams. He was named Fighting Illini’s Rookie of the Year in 2007. The player declared his eligibility for the 2009 NFL Draft.
Vontae Davis Age, Height, Weight
Vontae Davis was born on May 27, 1988, and is 36 years old as of 2024. He stands 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 94 kilograms.
Career
The player went through the entire combine and positional drills at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Vontae participated in all combined drills in 2009. DraftScout.com ranked the player as the third-best cornerback prospect in the draft. He was chosen by the football team Miami Dolphins in the 2009 NFL Draft. He agreed to a five-year, $10.25 million contract with the Miami Dolphins. The contract is worth $7.43 million, plus a $500k signing bonus.
As a cornerback in practice, the player worked with Eric Green and Sean Smith. Davis was named the Miami Dolphins’ fourth cornerback, following Will Allen, Sean Smith, and Nathan Jones. Vontae’s first game will be against the Atlanta Falcons. In 16 games, the player had 51 combined tackles, 11 pass deflections, and four interceptions. Pro Football Weekly named him to their All-Rookie Team.
In 2010, the player arrived at training camp and quickly rose to the position of starting cornerback. The second season of players began with a game between the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills. He had 54 combined tackles and 12 pass deflections in 2010. In the second season, he appeared in 16 games. Davis missed two games in his third season due to a hamstring injury.
The third season resulted in 43 total tackles, nine pass deflections, and four interceptions. Vontae joined Sean Smith in training camp in 2012. The player was traded to the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Davis’s debut with the Indianapolis Colts came against the Chicago Bears. In the 41-22 loss, the player had five solo tackles. Due to an ankle injury, he is unable to play in both games.
Davis signed a four-year, $39 million contract with Indianapolis in 2014. Vontae Davis signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills in 2018. In the same year, the player was removed from the first half. He retired from football after the game.
Vontae Davis Achievements and Awards
Throughout his career, the player received numerous honors, including PrepStar All-American, Gatorade Player of the Year, and many others.
Vontae Davis’s Net Worth in 2024
Vontae Davis’ net worth is $22 million as of February 2024. In his 10-year career plan, the player received more than $51 million. The player’s net worth is derived from American Football. Vontae Davis’ endorsement deal is limited to local brands. He is the sole proprietor of Spa Company.
He retired at a young age and received only $2 million from the Buffalo Bills. Davis owns several high-end vehicles, including a Maserati Levante, a Porsche Turbo, and a Tesla Model S. The player has played for top National Football League teams.
Davis’s performance in the National Football League will live on in his memory. Vontae Davis Tackles for Hope is established by the player. He also contributes to the non-profit charity Hands of Hope Adoption and Orphan Care Ministry.
Vontae Davis Wife, Marriage
Vernon Davis, a retired Washington Redskins tight end, is Vontae’s older brother. According to some inaccurate media reports, the player was arrested for a traffic violation in Champaign, Illinois, but the truth is that David Walled was stolen in the incident. Vontae Davis married Megan Harpe, his long-term girlfriend. The player went into business for himself, opening a wellness spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is the President and CEO of Holistic Wellness Spa.
