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Former Wake Forest, NFL DB Smith dies at 40

Published by YuToday Staff

42 minutes ago · 1:23 readSeptember 4, 2026

Alphonso Smith, a two-time All-America defensive back who played four seasons in the NFL, has died. This YuToday briefing is based on reporting first published by ESPN.

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Alphonso Smith, a two-time All-America defensive back who played four seasons in the NFL, has died. Alphonso Smith, a two-time All-America defensive back who played four seasons in the NFL, has died.

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