Sam Houston DB William Davis dies at 22; no cause given
William Davis, a 22-year-old defensive back for Sam Houston State, has passed away. The university announced his death, which occurred on May 16, but did not provide a cause or location. Davis had recently joined the Bearkats after spending time at West Virginia and Virginia Union.
- ▪William Davis died on May 16 at the age of 22.
- ▪The university did not disclose the cause of death.
- ▪Davis joined Sam Houston in the spring after playing at West Virginia.
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