Former San Francisco 49ers star Aldon Smith dies at 36: ‘His smile lit up every room’
Summary
Aldon Smith, a former NFL player known for his time with the San Francisco 49ers, has died at age 36. The team announced his death but did not share the cause.Key Facts
- Aldon Smith played six seasons in the NFL for the 49ers, Raiders, and Cowboys.
- The 49ers picked him seventh overall in the 2011 NFL draft.
- He helped the 49ers reach three NFC championship games and set a team record with 19.5 sacks in 2012.
- Smith earned All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors and helped the team reach the Super Bowl in 2012.
- His career faced challenges due to multiple arrests related to DUI and weapons charges.
- The 49ers released him in 2015 after arrests involving DUI, hit-and-run, and vandalism.
- He faced several NFL suspensions for violating personal conduct and substance abuse policies.
- Smith played his final NFL season with the Cowboys in 2020 and retired in 2023.
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