College football player William Davis cause of death revealed: report
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It was reported that Sam Houston State Bearkats football player William Davis, who transferred to the school after playing for the West Virginia Mountaineers for one year, died due to a gunshot wound he received in the chest.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Virginia said it was unclear whether it was a homicide and that the manner of Davis’ death was pending. to TMZ.
Sam Houston State head coach Phil Longo released a statement Sunday confirming the 22-year-old’s death.
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William Davis is participating in spring training at Sam Houston State. (Sam Houston State University)
“We grieve the loss of Will Davis,” Longo said in a statement. “Will was a beloved member of our Bearkat football family at Sam Houston and touched the lives of everyone he knew.
“Will was a joyful, positive, passionate young man who will be dearly missed. Tanya, the children and I are praying for Will’s family during this difficult time.”
Davis began his college career at Virginia Union, playing 19 games and recording five interceptions and a touchdown. After the 2024 season, he transferred to West Virginia and played one game there.
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Former West Virginia Mountaineers linebacker William Davis died in May 2026. (West Virginia University)
Davis graduated from West Virginia in 2025 with a Master’s degree in sports management. He was ready to compete for a roster spot at Sam Houston State and said the campus felt like home.
“From the moment I first stepped on campus at Sam Houston, I felt at home,” he said. Nilson Sports. “As a Virginia kid who has played every bit of football my entire life within driving distance of my home, if I was going to be that far away geographically, it was important for me to play somewhere where I could fit in seamlessly with the culture.”
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“The ability to play for Coach Dovonte Edwards, who had experience playing in the NFL and a blueprint that showed me what it looks like to be the type of player that can achieve success at the highest level, was a motivating factor for me as well.”
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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