Aldon Smith, former All-Pro San Francisco 49ers linebacker, dies at 36
Summary
Aldon Smith, a former linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, has died at age 36. He was known as a talented player with notable achievements but also had a troubled NFL career with multiple suspensions.Key Facts
- Aldon Smith played college football at the University of Missouri.
- He was drafted seventh overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2011 NFL Draft.
- In his rookie year, Smith had 14 sacks, the second most by a rookie in NFL history.
- He set a franchise record with 19.5 sacks in 2012 and was a First Team All-Pro that year.
- Smith played in Super Bowl XLVII with the 49ers against the Baltimore Ravens.
- His NFL career included multiple suspensions for substance abuse and personal conduct violations.
- The 49ers released him after the 2014-2015 season; he later played for the Oakland Raiders and Dallas Cowboys.
- Smith was away from the NFL for four years due to suspension before returning in 2020.
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