Content Warning: This story contains references to suicide.
Former Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos defensive back Alphonso Smith Jr. died on Wednesday, the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed to the Denver Post.
He was 40.
Specifics of his death are not yet known. According to TMZ, Smith died by suicide in Pahokee, Florida, on Wednesday.
Smith spent four seasons in the league throughout his career, first with the Broncos after they selected him with the No. 37 overall pick out of Wake Forest in 2009. Smith spent his rookie campaign with the Broncos, but was then dealt to the Detroit Lions the following year. He immediately had his best campaign with his new team, and had 39 total tackles and five interceptions that season, including one that he ran back for a score.
#Broncos #detroit #spent
Former Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos defensive back Alphonso Smith Jr. died on Wednesday, the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed to the Denver Post.
He was 40.
Specifics of his death are not yet known. According to TMZ, Smith died by suicide in Pahokee, Florida, on Wednesday.
Smith spent four seasons in the league throughout his career, first with the Broncos after they selected him with the No. 37 overall pick out of Wake Forest in 2009. Smith spent his rookie campaign with the Broncos, but was then dealt to the Detroit Lions the following year. He immediately had his best campaign with his new team, and had 39 total tackles and five interceptions that season, including one that he ran back for a score.
#Broncos #detroit #spent
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