Former NFL cornerback Alphonso Smith Jr. dies at age 40

Alphonso Smith, a two-time All-America defensive back who played in the NFL for four seasons, has died. Smith died on Wednesday, according to Wake Forest, who was informed by his family. Smith appeared to post on his Facebook account on Wednesday, lamenting his mental health challenges, apologizing and asking for forgiveness.

Former NFL player Alphonso Smith Jr. has died, according to reports. He was 40 years old. The former cornerback died by suicide on Wednesday in a housing community in Florida, TMZ reported, citing sources. Few other details were provided. Just prior to his death, Smith shared an alarming post to social media on Wednesday afternoon, revealing his apparent mental and emotional struggles. “Do not ...

The former Wake Forest All-American spent four seasons in the league with the Broncos and Lions.

Alphonso Smith Jr., who previously played for the Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos, has died, authorities confirmed Sept. 3. He was 40.

Former NFL player, Alphonso Smith Jr. has died at age 40. Smith played four seasons in the league with the Broncos and Lions.

Former NFL player, Alphonso Smith Jr. has died at age 40. Smith played for the Broncos and Lions. He passed away in his hometown of Pahokee, Florida.

The NFL world is in mourning just days before the start of the 2026 season as former NFL star Alphonso Smith Jr. has tragically died at the age of 40 after a concerning post on Facebook. The news comes after Smith made a Facebook post in which he referred to himself as a “coward” and…

Alphonso Smith Jr., a former NFL cornerback and the 37th overall pick in the 2009 draft, has died.

Alphonso Smith Jr., a former NFL cornerback and the 37th overall pick in the 2009 draft, has died.

Former Broncos cornerback Alphonso Smith died at age 40 after heartbreaking final post on social media.

Former NFL player, Alphonso Smith Jr. has died at age 40. Smith played four seasons in the league with the Broncos and Lions.

Former NFL player, Alphonso Smith Jr. has died at age 40. Smith played four seasons in the league with the Broncos and Lions.

Former NFL defensive back Alphonso Smith Jr. died on Wednesday at a housing community in Florida.

Alphonso Smith Jr., a former NFL player for the Denver Broncos, has died at the age of 40. Smith Jr., who was drafted in the second round of the 2009 draft, died on Wednesday, September 2, TMZ reported. His death was reported hours after he shared a cryptic social media post. “Do not cry for […]