Alphonso Smith Jr. Remembered | Detroit Lions News

Alphonso Smith Jr., former Detroit Lions cornerback and Wake Forest legend, has died by suicide at age 40. A standout in his three NFL seasons with the Lions — including a sensational 2010 campaign with five picks and a TD — Smith also set an ACC record with 21 interceptions during his college career. In a final, heartbreaking Facebook post, he confessed to battling inner demons, apologized for past hurts, and begged for help — hinting at trauma and pain endured off the field. His passing leaves a void in the Lions family and underscores the silent struggles behind the spotlight. Our hearts go out to his family and friends during this devastating loss. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c411f842ace70386