Alphonso Smith.
American football player, defensive back, cornerback
Former NFL cornerback Alphonso Smith dies at 40 after troubling social media post
Alphonso Smith Jr., a former Wake Forest defensive star who set ACC interception records and later played for the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions, died at 40 in Florida with TMZ reporting his death by suicide. Reports describe a troubling social media post in which he apologized to his family and referenced childhood trauma, underscoring his mental health struggles.
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About Alphonso Smith
Alphonso Smith, Jr. was an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Smith played college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, and received consensus All-American honors. He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2009 NFL draft, and also played for the NFL's Detroit Lions. Smith died on September 2, 2026.
Everything about Alphonso Smith →- Occupation
- American football player
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- October 20, 1985
- Died
- September 2, 2026