A former NFL player and college football star for Wake Forest University has died at 40 years old in Florida.
Per TMZ, Alphonso Smith Jr. played four seasons in the league — first with the Denver Broncos, followed by three more seasons with the Detroit Lions after being traded.
Drafted in the second round, the high-school All-American athlete fulfilled his dreams as the 37th pick in the NFL draft for the 2009 season after a stellar college tenure.
The standout defensive back only played a handful of games in his up-and-down final season, as it’s long been said that “NFL” really should stand for “Not For Long” as the average career surprisingly spans only 3.3 years.
Smith Jr. earned more than $4 million from his rookie contract, signing a four-year, $4.08 million deal with the Broncos after being drafted in 2009. His pro football career came to an end following the 2012 season.
Today marks a sad day for Smith’s family, friends and fans, as the former cornerback reportedly died by suicide Wednesday in Florida. His final Facebook post addressed his struggles.
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In the post, Smith wrote, “Do not cry for me! I tried everything in my power to fight the demons behind the ones that someone put into ME! I did not want to be that WAY! I know I have disappointed so many folks. This is a DEMON in me! But not only me! It’s EVERYONE! I have HURT so many! I needed help & did not get it!”
He went on to apologize for his actions, ending the post with, “I am SORRY! THIS IS IT!”
Rest in peace, Alphonso.
If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available 24 hours a day through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
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