Alphonso Smith, 2-time All-America DB who played in the NFL for 4 seasons, dies at 40
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Alphonso Smith, a two-time All-America defensive back who played in the NFL for four seasons, has died. Smith died on Wednesday, according to Wake Forest, who was informed by his family. Smith appeared to post on his Facebook account on Wednesday, lamenting his mental health challenges, apologizing and asking for forgiveness.
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