Former NFL cornerback Alphonso Smith Jr. has reportedly died by suicide at the age of 40, hours after sharing a troubling social media post in which he referenced childhood abuse and described himself as a 'coward.'
According to reports, Smith died on Wednesday, bringing renewed attention to the former Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions player's final social media activity. Smith had built an impressive football career before leaving the NFL, including a record-setting spell at Wake Forest that established him as one of the programme's most accomplished defensive players.
