Titus Davis, a former New York Jet, Central Michigan star, and brother of the Tennessee Titans’ Corey Davis, died Wednesday at the age of 27.
In July 2020 Titus Davis was diagnosed with renal medullary carcinoma, a rare kidney cancer.
Titus Davis played at Central Michigan University from 2011-14. For his college career, he had 204 receptions and broke school records with 3,700 yards and 37 touchdowns, both of which were previously held by Antonio Brown.
Davis scored a touchdown on a remarkable play in the Bahamas Bowl, arguably the most memorable in Central Michigan history.
Davis was a four-time All-MAC selection and a freshman All American. Davis was the first player in NCAA FBS history with 8 or more receiving touchdowns in four seasons.
Davis went undrafted after college but briefly caught on with several teams’ practice squads, including the San Diego Chargers, New York Jets (twice), Buffalo Bills, and Chicago Bears.
Per the Detroit News:
Family and friends announced the illness in July in a GoFundMe post. He began chemotherapy in late July, flying to and from treatments in Houston. The average survival after diagnosis is less than a year.
His death was announced on Twitter by Miami Dolphins safety and Grand Rapids native Kavon Frazier, a teammate of Davis’ at Central Michigan. He called the receiver, “Still to this day one of the most talented players I’ve played with.”
“I’m heartbroken by the loss of Titus, who was first and foremost an outstanding person,” Dan Enos, Davis’ coach at CMU who now is on staff at Cincinnati, said in a statement to The News. “On the field, he was a phenomenal athlete and competitor. He was also a great friend and teammate to many.”
There was grief via condolences on social media.
RIP Titus Davis. Still to this day one of the most talented players I’ve played with. 🙏🏾
— Kavon Frazier (@Kay_BlackSimba) November 11, 2020
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of an incredible member of our Chippewa Football family, Titus Davis.
Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Official Release: https://t.co/b8gOCVlKmj#FireUpForever || #RIP pic.twitter.com/vfpF13GnaD
— CMU Football (@CMU_Football) November 11, 2020
Our hearts are sad to hear of the passing of WWS Tiger great WR, Titus Davis ‘11 following his courageous battle against RMC cancer. The WWS Tiger Football family would like to express its love & condolences to the Davis & Hall families & Tiger Teammates. #TDMemoriesOfaChampion pic.twitter.com/zanwjq6VYm
— Coach Ron Muhitch (@RonMuhitch) November 11, 2020
Condolences to family & friends of former @CMU_Football star WR Titus Davis, who died today. Titus scored 4 TDs for the Chips in our inaugural 2014 game, none more memorable than his 15-yard dash to the pylon to cap off a wild final play that is part of college football lore. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/nEswiKL7N0
— Bahamas Bowl (@TheBahamasBowl) November 11, 2020
Life is too short… RIP Titus. One of the best players and competitors I’ve ever been around. Thoughts and prayers out to his family. #FireUpForever https://t.co/sJ7MNrAd9I
— Cooper Rush (@rush_cooper) November 11, 2020
