Former NFL cornerback Alphonso Smith Jr. found dead in Florida after distressing post

Former NFL cornerback Alphonso Smith Jr. found dead in Florida after distressing post

On Sept.  3, Florida authorities confirmed that former NFL cornerback Alphonso Smith Jr. , 40, died by suicide on Sept.

 2, 2026, after being found dead in the state. Earlier reports said Smith, a 2009 second-round draft pick who played for the Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos and was a Wake Forest All-American, was discovered after posting a distressing Facebook message that referenced personal trauma and demonic possession. Florida officials classified the death as a suicide.

参与者

Alphonso Smith Jr. Detroit Lions Denver Broncos Wake Forest University NFL

地点

Florida, United States

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2026年九月03日
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Former NFL player and college football star dead after final social media post claiming demonic possession
Former NFL player and college football star dead after final social media post claiming demonic possession

foxnews.com • 09月03日 18:57

Alphonso Smith, a former NFL player and Wake Forest record holder, was discovered dead in Florida at age 40 following a Facebook message that referenced personal trauma and demonic possession.

可信度 45% 操纵 32% 中立
NFL Player Alphonso Smith Jr. Dead at 40
NFL Player Alphonso Smith Jr. Dead at 40

E! News • 09月03日 16:57

Alphonso Smith Jr., who played for the Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos, died by suicide on Sept. 2, according to Florida authorities.

可信度 73% 操纵 9% 中立
Former NFL CB Alphonso Smith Jr. dies at 40
Former NFL CB Alphonso Smith Jr. dies at 40

NBC Sports • 09月03日 09:59

Alphonso Smith Jr., a former NFL cornerback and 2009 second-round draft pick, died at age 40, with authorities reporting the death as a suicide in Florida.

可信度 68% 操纵 8% 中立
Ex-Lions Star Alphonso Smith Jr. Dies at 40 Hours After Sharing Troubling Social Media Post
Ex-Lions Star Alphonso Smith Jr. Dies at 40 Hours After Sharing Troubling Social Media Post

EssentiallySports • 09月03日 01:38

Alphonso Smith Jr., a former Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos cornerback, was found dead at age 40 in Florida, with authorities indicating suicide following a troubling Facebook message.

可信度 68% 操纵 12% 中立
2026年九月02日
2 篇总计
Alphonso Smith Jr. dead at 40 after troubling social media post
Alphonso Smith Jr. dead at 40 after troubling social media post

New York Post • 09月02日 23:05

Alphonso Smith, a former Wake Forest All-American and NFL player, died by suicide at age 40 after posting a distressing message on social media.

可信度 55% 操纵 8% 中立
Ex-NFL Player Alphonso Smith Jr. Dead at 40
Ex-NFL Player Alphonso Smith Jr. Dead at 40

tmz.com • 09月02日 22:44

Alphonso Smith Jr., a former NFL player and Wake Forest Hall of Fame inductee, died by suicide at a Florida housing community at age 40.

可信度 45% 操纵 10% 中立