HBCU Football Star William Davis
Dead at 22
Sam Houston State University is mourning the loss of defensive back William Davis, who has died at the age of 22, TMZ has confirmed.
Coach Longo continues … “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.”
Davis had most recently transferred to Sam Houston State earlier this year after a standout collegiate journey that began at Virginia Union University, where he played three seasons from 2022 through 2024. The cause of death was not immediately released.
After committing to SHSU, Davis expressed excitement about his next chapter, saying the school felt like home right away and emphasizing his desire to find a strong cultural fit far from his home state of Virginia.
