Promising Sam Houston State University football player William Davis ᴅᴇᴀᴅ at 22

A newly transferred football player at Texas’ Sam Houston State University has died, the school confirmed Saturday.

The death of defensive back William Davis, 22, was announced in a press release by the program’s head coach, Phil Longo, on Sunday.

“It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Will Davis,” Longo said in the statement.

Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University William Davis died Sunday, the school announced.

“Will was a beloved member of our Bearkat football family here at Sam Houston who touched the lives of everyone he knew. Will was an upbeat, positive, pᴀssionate young man who will be sincerely missed.”

Longo added that he and his family are praying for Davis’ loved ones at this “difficult time.”