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Former Pahokee football star and NFL Draft pick Alphonso Smith Jr. passes away at 40
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points He was a notable figure in football, having played for Wake Forest and been picked in the NFL Draft. Former NFL defensive back Alphonso Smith Jr.
Former NFL defensive back Alphonso Smith Jr. has passed away at the age of 40. He was a notable figure in football, having played for Wake Forest and been picked in the NFL Draft.
Smith Jr. was also a legend from Pahokee and had a storied career. His career spanned from his early days in Palm Beach County to his time in the NFL.
Further details about his life and career are available from the source. Alphonso Smith Jr.'s death has been reported, but additional information about the circumstances is not provided here. For more on his accomplishments and legacy, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: News Published: September 3, 2026 Source: CBS12 Reading time: 1 min
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