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Aldon Smith, former San Francisco 49ers All-Pro linebacker, has died at the age of 36.
The news was announced in a statement by the 49ers on June 13, mourning the loss of the 7th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.
“We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of Aldon Smith," the 49ers said in a statement.
No cause for Smith's death was announced. This story will be updated with more information as it becomes available.
Aldon Smith was born on September 25, 1989. He was 36 years old when he died.
Smith totaled 14 sacks in his rookie season, finishing second in the 2011 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year voting to Von Miller of the Denver Broncos. He followed it up with 19.5 sacks in his second season, earning a Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro selection.
That ended up being the height of Smith's NFL career, which took a turn beginning in 2013. The linebacker was arrested in Sept. 2013 under the suspicion of driving under the influence. Smith voluntarily entered a treatment facility, missing five games before returning to the team.
He was suspended nine games ahead of the 2014 season for violating the NFL's substance abuse and personal conduct policies. Smith was later arrested on hit-and-run, driving under the influence and vandalism charges. Smith was released by the Niners following that arrest.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Aldon Smith death cause after 49ers announce once-promising star died at 36
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The news was announced in a statement by the 49ers on June 13, mourning the loss of the 7th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.
“We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of Aldon Smith," the 49ers said in a statement.
Aldon Smith cause of death
No cause for Smith's death was announced. This story will be updated with more information as it becomes available.
Aldon Smith age
Aldon Smith was born on September 25, 1989. He was 36 years old when he died.
What happened to Aldon Smith?
Smith totaled 14 sacks in his rookie season, finishing second in the 2011 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year voting to Von Miller of the Denver Broncos. He followed it up with 19.5 sacks in his second season, earning a Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro selection.
That ended up being the height of Smith's NFL career, which took a turn beginning in 2013. The linebacker was arrested in Sept. 2013 under the suspicion of driving under the influence. Smith voluntarily entered a treatment facility, missing five games before returning to the team.
He was suspended nine games ahead of the 2014 season for violating the NFL's substance abuse and personal conduct policies. Smith was later arrested on hit-and-run, driving under the influence and vandalism charges. Smith was released by the Niners following that arrest.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Aldon Smith death cause after 49ers announce once-promising star died at 36
Continue reading...
