Alphonso Smith Jr. dead at 40 after troubling social media post
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Alphonso Smith, a former Wake Forest standout cornerback and NFL player, died by suicide at age 40, according to TMZ.
- Hours before his death, Smith posted a troubling message on social media, calling himself a "coward" and referencing childhood abuse.
- Smith had a decorated college career, leading Division I football in interceptions in 2007 and 2008, and holds the Wake Forest record with 21 career interceptions.
- Drafted in the second round by the Denver Broncos in 2009, Smith later played for the Detroit Lions, recording a career-high five interceptions in 2010 before ending his NFL career in 2012.
- Resources for suicide prevention were highlighted, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Crisis Text Line.
