Sam Houston defensive back Will Davis dies
Will Davis, a defensive back for Sam Houston, has passed away. He transferred to Sam Houston after spending the 2025 season at West Virginia. The cause of death has not been disclosed by the school, which expressed condolences for his sudden passing.
- ▪Will Davis spent the 2025 season at West Virginia after five seasons at Virginia Union.
- ▪The school announced his death, describing it as a 'sudden passing'.
- ▪Davis was set to play his final season of eligibility at Sam Houston.
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