Former San Francisco 49ers star Aldon Smith has died at the age of 36. Once regarded as one of the NFL’s most dominant young pass rushers, Smith burst onto the scene with a record-setting start to his career and helped lead the 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance. This article looks back at his rise in San Francisco, his franchise-record 19.5-sack season, his struggles away from football, and the legacy he leaves behind following the announcement of his death on June 13, 2026
