Former NFL player, West Rowan football star Chris Smith dies at 31 - Tuesday, April 18

A former West Rowan High School defensive football standout has died, according to his alma mater.Chris Smith, 31, a Salisbury native, died, according to West Rowan Football on Twitter. His cause of death has not been released at this time.Smith graduated from West Rowan High School in 2010 and was a star defensive end on the team. He helped the West Rowan Falcons capture the 2009 3A State Championship and was recruited to play for the University of Arkansas following high school.With the Razorbacks, Smith started games all four years in college and was selected second-team All-Southeastern Conference during his senior year in 2013.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/chris-smith-former-nfl-player-and-west-rowan-football-star-dies-at-31-football-bengals-browns-jaguars-panthers-raiders-texans-football-player-dies/275-afb71a07-954a-40bf-9356-33bfcda58588