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Key moments and achievements from Aldon Smith's life.
Aldon was born
· Raytown, Missouri, USA
Award
As a redshirt freshman at the University of Missouri, Smith recorded 11.5 sacks for the Tigers. This dominant performance earned him the Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year award. He established himself as one of the premier defensive ends in school history under coach Gary Pinkel.
Award
As a redshirt freshman at the University of Missouri, Smith recorded 11.5 sacks for the Tigers. This dominant performance earned him the Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year award. He established himself as one of the premier defensive ends in school history under coach Gary Pinkel.
Professional Milestone
Smith was selected 7th overall in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. He set a franchise record for sacks by a rookie with 14.0 during his debut season. For his efforts, he was named the PFWA NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Professional Milestone
Smith was selected 7th overall in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. He set a franchise record for sacks by a rookie with 14.0 during his debut season. For his efforts, he was named the PFWA NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Peak Performance
Smith recorded 19.5 sacks, setting a 49ers single-season record and leading the NFC. He became the fastest player in NFL history to reach 30 career sacks, achieving the feat in only 27 games. He earned First-team All-Pro honors and played a pivotal role in the 49ers' appearance in Super Bowl XLVII.
Peak Performance
Smith recorded 19.5 sacks, setting a 49ers single-season record and leading the NFC. He became the fastest player in NFL history to reach 30 career sacks, achieving the feat in only 27 games. He earned First-team All-Pro honors and played a pivotal role in the 49ers' appearance in Super Bowl XLVII.
Return to Play
After a significant hiatus from the NFL, Smith signed with the Dallas Cowboys and made an immediate impact. In his first game back, he recorded 11 tackles and a sack against the Los Angeles Rams. He finished the season with 5.0 sacks and 14 quarterback hits, proving his enduring athletic capability.
Return to Play
After a significant hiatus from the NFL, Smith signed with the Dallas Cowboys and made an immediate impact. In his first game back, he recorded 11 tackles and a sack against the Los Angeles Rams. He finished the season with 5.0 sacks and 14 quarterback hits, proving his enduring athletic capability.
Memorial
Following his passing at age 36, Smith was honored by both his collegiate and professional teams. Mizzou Football held a moment of silence to recognize him as one of their greatest defensive ends. The San Francisco 49ers released a statement praising him as one of the most impactful players in their modern era.
Memorial
Following his passing at age 36, Smith was honored by both his collegiate and professional teams. Mizzou Football held a moment of silence to recognize him as one of their greatest defensive ends. The San Francisco 49ers released a statement praising him as one of the most impactful players in their modern era.
Aldon Smith passed away
