Former NFL CB Alphonso Smith Jr. dies at 40
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Key Points:
- Alphonso Smith Jr., a former NFL cornerback and 37th overall pick in the 2009 draft, has died by suicide at age 40 in Florida.
- Smith posted a troubling message on Facebook prior to his death, indicating he was struggling.
- He was drafted by the Denver Broncos and later traded to the Detroit Lions, playing 42 regular-season games with 11 starts through 2012.
- Smith played college football at Wake Forest, earning consensus All-American honors in 2008 and was inducted into the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame in 2022.
- Condolences have been extended to Smith’s family, friends, teammates, and coaches.
