Former 49ers defensive end Aldon Smith dies at age 36
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 11:41 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Aldon Smith, a former defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers, passed away on June 13 at 36 years old. The 49ers confirmed the news, expressing condolences and recalling Smith's impactful NFL career, including his performance during a Super Bowl run. Smith had a tumultuous career, often interrupted by off-field issues. He played for the 49ers from 2011-2014, making one Pro Bowl and recording 44 sacks in his four seasons with the team. He later played for the Oakland Raiders and Dallas Cowboys. Smith earned All-Big 12 honors in college and was drafted 7th overall by the 49ers in 2011.
- •Aldon Smith played from 2011 to 2014 with the 49ers.
- •Smith recorded 44 sacks during his 49ers career.
- •He was drafted 7th overall in the 2011 NFL draft.
- •Smith also played for the Raiders and Cowboys.
- •The 49ers expressed deep condolences following his death.
- 12:26 AMYahoo Sports — Former SF 49ers 1st-Round Pick & All-Pro Aldon Smith Shockingly Dies at 36
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — Former San Francisco 49ers star Aldon Smith dies at 36
- 11:49 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers announce the tragic news of Aldon Smith passing away
- 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — Former 49ers first-round pick dead at 36
"The San Francisco 49ers lost a member of their family on Saturday, as the team released a statement that former defensive end Aldon Smith has died.
"San Francisco 49ers nation received some sad news on Saturday night with the stunning news that former first-round pick and […]
"Former 49ers first round pick Aldon Smith has died at 36. The team remembered his talent and infectious smile.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 12:26 AMFormer SF 49ers 1st-Round Pick & All-Pro Aldon Smith Shockingly Dies at 36
San Francisco 49ers nation received some sad news on Saturday night with the stunning news that former first-round pick and […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 12:18 AMFormer San Francisco 49ers star Aldon Smith dies at 36
Former 49ers first round pick Aldon Smith has died at 36. The team remembered his talent and infectious smile.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 11:49 PM49ers announce the tragic news of Aldon Smith passing away
The 49ers issued a statement of the sudden and tragic passing of Aldon Smith
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 11:41 PMFormer 49ers first-round pick dead at 36
The San Francisco 49ers lost a member of their family on Saturday, as the team released a statement that former defensive end Aldon Smith has died.
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