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Alphonso Smith Jr. Remembered | Wake Forest Football News
Tragedy strikes the football world as Alphonso Smith Jr., Wake Forest’s legendary cornerback and 2009 NFL Draft pick, dies at just 40 after a suicide attempt. A dominant force in college football, he led the nation in interceptions twice, set an ACC record with 21 career picks, and was enshrined in the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame in 2022. His NFL journey spanned four seasons with the Broncos and Lions, followed by coaching and sideline reporting — a life cut tragically short but defined by excellence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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