Vontae Davis was drafted No. 25 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 25 · #25 overall
Vontae Davis Illinois College Draft
Vontae Davis was drafted No. 25 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #25
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 121
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 459th at Illinois College
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Vontae Davis came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 203 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 26 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Games played
- 121
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 459th among Illinois College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1227% of career value
- Final season
- 20189 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 25
Who came off the board on either side of Vontae Davis.
Ole Miss
USC · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
UConn
Illinois College in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Illinois College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Devon Witherspoon
DB · SEA · 2023
Illinois College · 3× Pro Bowl
#26
Henry Jones
DB · BUF · 1991
Illinois College · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#36
Eugene Wilson
DB · NE · 2003
Illinois College
#97
Kerby Joseph
DB · DET · 2022
Illinois College · 1× All-Pro
#60
Kelvin Hayden
DB · IND · 2005
Illinois College
#134
Keith Taylor
DB · NO · 1988
Illinois College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Vontae Davis in the 2009 NFL Draft
Vontae Davis is a Defensive back out of Illinois College selected No. 25 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2009 NFL Draft. 121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Illinois College has produced 120 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Vontae Davis drafted?
Vontae Davis was selected No. 25 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 25). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/vontae-davis.
What college did Vontae Davis play for?
Vontae Davis played college football at Illinois College in the Big Ten. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Vontae Davis's NFL career turn out?
121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/vontae-davis.