Alphonso Smith Remembered | Detroit Lions News

A somber day as former Detroit Lions cornerback Alphonso Smith, 40, passed away by suicide in Florida. In a raw social media post before his death, Smith spoke of deep inner struggles and childhood trauma that shaped his life, expressing remorse for hurting others and pleading for forgiveness. A standout college player at Wake Forest, he was drafted by the Broncos in 2009 — a pick that cost them their first-round selection, which went to Seattle for Earl Thomas. Traded to Detroit in 2010, Smith’s final NFL season was 2012. He’ll be remembered for a fiery Thanksgiving game against Tom Brady — where his taunts backfired as Brady exploited him for three touchdowns. Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones 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/84b5b54d85957f16