Aldon Smith's final interview, from a recent barber shop visit, was posted last week
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Key Points:
- Aldon Smith, former NFL defensive end, died suddenly at age 36; no cause of death has been disclosed.
- A recent interview posted by barber Tee Maultsby offers an authentic glimpse into Smith’s struggles after football, including working door-to-door sales while broke and wearing an ankle monitor.
- Smith was found unresponsive by a friend after they had delivered pizzas to a homeless shelter, highlighting the challenges he faced post-NFL.
- Smith was a dominant player early in his career with the San Francisco 49ers but off-field issues impacted his trajectory.
- Despite setbacks, Smith made a comeback with the Dallas Cowboys, starting all 16 games in his final NFL season nine years after being drafted.
