Aldon Smith, Former NFL Defensive Standout, Dies at Age 36
By Finn Garcia • Jun 14, 2026
The death of former NFL defensive lineman Aldon Smith was announced on Saturday, with the former player having passed at the age of just 36 in the Bay Area. Smith’s six-year run in the NFL saw him turn out for the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, and the Dallas Cowboys after he was initially picked 7th in the 2011 NFL draft. …
