Tragic Loss: Former WVU Defensive Back William Davis Dies by Suicide
The West Virginia University football program honored former Mountaineer William Davis, who died in an apparent suicide on May 16, 2026, at age 22.
May 18, 2026
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Sam Houston State Mourns Defensive Back William Davis
The Bearkats community remembers William Davis, a 22‑year‑old defensive back whose transfer from Virginia Union was marked by optimism and whose legacy will be honored during the 2026 season.
May 18, 2026
Tragic Loss: Former WVU Player William Davis Dies at 22
The college football community mourns the sudden death of William Davis, a 22‑year‑old defensive lineman whose promising trajectory was cut short.
May 18, 2026
Sam Houston State Mourns the Loss of Defensive Back Will Davis
Sam Houston State University announced the death of defensive back Will Davis, a recent transfer who brought energy and optimism to the Bearkats program.
May 18, 2026
Sam Houston State Mourns Defensive Back William Davis
The sudden death of William Davis, a 22‑year‑old defensive back, has left his teammates, coaches and alumni seeking ways to commemorate his contributions on and off the field.
May 18, 2026
Sam Houston State Mourns Defensive Back William Davis
Defensive back William Davis died at 22 after transferring to Sam Houston State this year. Coach Phil Longo remembered him as a beloved teammate, and the school intends to commemorate his legacy in the upcoming season.
May 18, 2026
Tragic Loss: Former WVU Defensive Back Will Davis Dies by Suicide
The death of Will Davis, a 22‑year‑old former West Virginia defensive back, has left teammates, coaches and fans grappling with grief and unanswered questions.
May 18, 2026