Former NFL cornerback Alphonso Smith Jr. reportedly died at age 40 on Wednesday, September 2.
Smith died by suicide at a housing neighborhood in Florida, in line with TMZ, which was first to report his demise.
Further particulars about Smith’s demise weren’t instantly obtainable.
Smith’s ultimate Facebook submit, which got here on Wednesday afternoon, appeared to indicate him in misery.
“Do not cry for me! I tried everything in my power to fight the demons behind the ones that someone put into ME!” he wrote. “I did not want to be that WAY! I know I have disappointed so many folks. This is a DEMON in me! But not only me! It’s EVERYONE! I have HURT so many! I needed help & did not get it!”
The submit continued, “To my family, BABY, my MOM, my siblings, things happened to your boy, your brother while I was little that an older lady did onto me. As a result guys, I did the same onto others! Please forgive me!”
Elsewhere within the submit, Smith referred to as himself a coward earlier than apologizing repeatedly, together with as soon as to his youngsters.
“I am SORRY! THIS IS IT!” Smith concluded his submit.
Smith performed 4 seasons within the NFL from 2009 to 2012, his ultimate three have been with the Denver Broncos. Before that, he performed 4 seasons at Wake Forest University from 2004 to 2008 and was named an All-American as a senior. The Demon Deacons inducted him into their athletic Hall of Fame in 2022.
The Denver Broncos drafted Smith within the first spherical of the 2009 NFL Draft, the place he performed his rookie season. He recorded eight interceptions and 88 tackles in 42 profession video games.
Smith’s demise comes simply over a month after former offensive lineman Jordan Devey also died by obvious suicide. He was 38.
“Today would have been our 15th year anniversary. We have filled the walls of our homes and hearts with countless memories, joys, struggles and triumphs,” Jordan’s spouse, Linsey Devey, wrote through Instagram on July 23, asserting her husband’s demise. “We brought four beautiful children into this world that have your eyes, freckles and compassion.”
She continued, “You were our hero and our hearts ache in your absence. We love you. We miss you. And as you said in your last words to me, ‘We’ll talk soon’ .”
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