Alphonso Smith Jr., former NFL player, dies
USA Today • • sports
Key Points:
- Former NFL player Alphonso Smith Jr. has died by suicide at the age of 40 in Florida, as reported by TMZ.
- Smith had a notable college football career at Wake Forest, setting an Atlantic Coast Conference record with 21 interceptions and being inducted into the school's athletic hall of fame in 2021.
- He was the 37th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft and played for the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions during his professional career.
- Smith's NFL tenure included 15 games with the Broncos before being traded to the Lions, where he played for three seasons with a brief release and re-signing in 2012.
- If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available by calling or texting 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org.
