# Aldon Smith Dead at 36

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Podcast: [San Francisco 49ers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-francisco-49ers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7434867)
Published: 2026-06-14T00:47:50+00:00
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## Resource

Aldon Smith, the electrifying seventh-overall pick in 2011 who terrorized defenses with 33.5 sacks in his first 32 games and earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors, has died at 36. Once a Super Bowl hero with the 49ers, his career spiraled due to off-field turmoil including domestic violence, weapons charges, and DUIs. A brief, fiery comeback with the Cowboys in 2020 — where he started all 16 games — seemed to reignite his potential, but ended abruptly after a Seahawks stint cut short by a Louisiana battery charge. An outstanding warrant remains in Dallas County. His legacy is one of untapped greatness cut tragically short. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/78aca82f6e594c56

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