49ers announce death of Aldon Smith at 36, once the fastest player to reach 30 sacks in NFL history
Former NFL star Aldon Smith, who set records with the San Francisco 49ers and was the fastest player to reach 30 career sacks, has died at age 36.
TL;DR
- Former NFL player Aldon Smith died at age 36.
- He was drafted seventh overall by the San Francisco 49ers in 2011.
- Smith had one of the best rookie seasons in the NFL with 14.0 sacks.
- In his second season, he set a 49ers franchise record with 19.5 sacks and led the team to Super Bowl XLVII.
- He became the fastest player in NFL history to reach 30 career sacks.
- Smith's career was marred by off-the-field issues, including substance abuse and legal troubles, leading to suspensions and his release from the 49ers.
- He played for the Oakland Raiders and the Dallas Cowboys, and was most recently with the Seattle Seahawks.
- No cause of death was immediately disclosed.