Aldon Smith

Smith was born in Greenwood, Mississippi. He attended Raytown High School in Raytown, Missouri, where he played for the Raytown Bluejays high school football team.{{Cite web |title=Aldon Smith – Football Recruiting – Player Profiles – ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/52523/aldon-smith |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}} As a senior, Smith recorded 60 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, while adding seven forced fumbles, one blocked punt, and a safety on defense, while on offense, he caught 34 passes for 570 yards and four touchdowns as a tight end.

Considered only a three-star recruit by the Rivals.com recruiting network, Smith was considered the No. 5 overall prospect (any position) in the state of Missouri as well as the No. 27 strongside defensive end in the nation.{{Cite web |title=Aldon Smith, 2008 Strongside Defensive End |url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2008/aldon-smith-23367 |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=Rivals.com |language=en-US}} He chose Mizzou over Nebraska, Kansas, and Kansas State, among others.{{Cite web |title=Aldon Smith Recruit Interests |url=https://247sports.com/Recruitment/Aldon-Smith-57344/RecruitInterests/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=247sports.com}}

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Smith played for the Missouri Tigers football team under head coach Gary Pinkel while attending the University of Missouri from 2008 to 2010.{{Cite web |title=Aldon Smith College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/aldon-smith-1.html |access-date=May 3, 2011 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Missouri Tigers Coaches |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/missouri/ |access-date=June 13, 2011 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}} After being redshirted as a freshman in 2008, Smith started 11 of 13 games at defensive end in 2009. He finished the season with 60 tackles and 11 sacks. Smith was named the Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year and a first-team Freshman All-American.{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2009 |title=2009 All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced |url=http://big12sports.com/news/2009/12/1/204842329.aspx |access-date=December 2, 2009 |website=big12sports.com |language=en}} As a sophomore in 2010, he played in nine games, recording 48 tackles and six sacks.

After the season, Smith announced that he would forgo his final two years of eligibility and enter the 2011 NFL draft.{{Cite web |date=January 7, 2011 |title=Missouri DE Aldon Smith enters NFL Draft |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/24218/missouri-de-aldon-smith-enters-nfl-draft |access-date=January 15, 2011 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

• 2009 First-team Freshman All-American (College Football News, Phil Steele)
• 2009 Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year (Associated Press)
• 2009 Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year (Coaches)
• 2009 Hendricks Award Watch List
• 2009 Second-team All-Big 12 (Associated Press)
• 2009 Honorable mention All-Big 12 (Coaches)
• 2009 Team Defensive Lineman of the Year Award
• 2009 Team Freshman of the Year Award

Playing as a defensive end at Missouri, Smith was considered a "DE/OLB prospect" by most NFL scouts and was considered a strong edge run defender as 4–3 end or 3–4 linebacker.[http://proprospects.wordpress.com/2011/01/19/aldon-smith-scouting-report/ Aldon Smith Scouting Report « PRO Prospects] Many scouts had compared him to DeMarcus Ware. Prior to the 2011 NFL draft, Smith was projected to be selected in the mid-late first round by mock draft analysis.

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The San Francisco 49ers drafted Smith in the first round with the seventh overall pick.{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/draft.htm |access-date=May 3, 2011 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

Smith did not start but made his NFL debut in the season-opening 33–17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, recording a pass deflection.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers – September 11th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109110sfo.htm |access-date=September 14, 2011 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Three weeks later against the Philadelphia Eagles, Smith recorded five tackles and his first 1.5 sacks on Michael Vick in the narrow 24–23 victory.{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles – October 2nd, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110020phi.htm |access-date=October 4, 2011 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Over the next two weeks, Smith would win the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week in victories against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. After a strong October, Smith became the first 49ers player since linebacker Patrick Willis in 2007 to earn the NFL Rookie of the Month award; Smith recorded 13 tackles and 6.5 sacks, including one that forced a safety as he helped the 49ers to a 6–1 record.

During a Week 15 20–3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football, Smith recorded four tackles and 2.5 sacks.{{Cite web |last=Sando |first=Mike |date=December 20, 2011 |title=Aldon Smith has shot at rookie sack record |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/54907/aldon-smith-has-shot-at-rookie-sack-record |access-date=December 29, 2011 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} He also surpassed Charles Haley for the 49ers record for most sacks by a rookie in a single season with 13.0 sacks.{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2011 |title=Smith earns 49ers' rookie sack record |url=http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/niners-talk/post/Smith-earns-49ers-rookie-sack-record?blockID=615542&feedID=2539 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730055252/http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/niners-talk/post/Smith-earns-49ers-rookie-sack-record?blockID=615542&feedID=2539 |archive-date=July 30, 2012 |access-date=December 29, 2011 |website=CSN Bay Area}}

Smith finished his rookie year with 37 total tackles, 14 sacks, four pass deflections, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery in 16 games.{{Cite web |title=Aldon Smith 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitAl04/gamelog/2011/ |access-date=January 28, 2012 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was half a sack shy of tying the all-time rookie sack record held by defensive end Jevon Kearse despite not starting a single game in his rookie season. Smith was named Defensive Rookie of the Year by Pro Football Writers of America,{{Cite web |last=Pomin |first=Ernie |date=January 19, 2012 |title=49ers Aldon Smith Named 2011 PFW/PFWA Defensive Rookie of the Year |url=https://bayarea.sbnation.com/san-francisco-49ers/2012/1/19/2718993/49ers-aldon-smith-named-2011-pfw-pfwa-defensive-rookie-of-the-year |access-date=January 21, 2012 |website=SB Nation Bay Area |language=en}} and finished second to Von Miller for the Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award.{{Cite web |last=Sando |first=Mike |date=January 5, 2012 |title=49ers' Aldon Smith top defensive rookie? |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/56489/49ers-aldon-smith-top-defensive-rookie |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} Smith was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team.{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2011.htm |access-date=February 7, 2012 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

After being used only as a situational pass rusher throughout his rookie year, Smith became a full-time starter in 2012.

During the season-opening 30–22 road victory over the Green Bay Packers, Smith recorded four tackles and sacked Aaron Rodgers once.{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers – September 9th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209090gnb.htm |access-date=September 12, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the next game against the Detroit Lions, Smith recorded six tackles and 1.5 sacks as the 49ers won by a score of 27–19.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers – September 16th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209160sfo.htm |access-date=September 22, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Two weeks later, he had two sacks as the 49ers shut out the New York Jets on the road by a score of 34–0.{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at New York Jets – September 30th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209300nyj.htm |access-date=October 5, 2012 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} During a Week 11 32–7 victory over the Chicago Bears, Smith recorded seven tackles, 5.5 sacks, and two fumble recoveries.{{Cite web |last=Sando |first=Mike |date=November 20, 2012 |title=Around the NFC West: Aldon Smith's night |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/82196/around-the-nfc-west-aldon-smiths-night |access-date=November 23, 2012 |website=ESPN.com}} He earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week due to his spectacular performance.{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/index.htm |access-date=February 14, 2013 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the next game against the New Orleans Saints, Smith surpassed Reggie White as the fastest player in league history to record his 30th career sack, doing so in 27 games.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=November 26, 2012 |title=Aldon Smith passes Reggie White as fastest NFL player to 30 sacks |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/26/aldon-smith-passes-reggie-white-as-fastest-nfl-player-to-30-sacks/ |access-date=November 29, 2012 |website=ProFootballTalk |publisher=NBC Sports}} Smith was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for November.{{Cite web |title=NFL Players of the Month |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/players-of-the-month.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The following week against the St. Louis Rams, Smith broke another of White's records by recording 31.5 sacks in his first two seasons. In that same game, Smith tied Fred Dean's franchise record of 17.5 sacks in one season.{{Cite web |last=Inman |first=Cam |date=December 2, 2012 |title=San Francisco 49ers notebook: Aldon Smith ties Fred Dean's sacks record. |url=http://www.mercurynews.com/49ers/ci_22112306/san-francisco-49ers-notebook-aldon-smith-ties-fred |access-date=December 3, 2012 |website=San Jose Mercury News}} During a Week 15 41–34 road victory against the New England Patriots, Smith recorded a tackle, a pass deflection, and his first NFL interception off of Tom Brady.{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at New England Patriots – December 16th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212160nwe.htm |access-date=December 22, 2012 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Smith was named to the Pro Bowl and earned First Team All-Pro honors.{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/probowl.htm |access-date=January 4, 2013 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/allpro.htm |access-date=February 14, 2013 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

File:Aldon Smith blocks Ed Dickson.jpg in Super Bowl XLVII]]

Smith finished his second professional season with 19.5 sacks, 66 tackles, three forced fumbles, an interception, and a pass deflection in 16 games and starts. He broke Cedrick Hardman's 49er's franchise record of 18 sacks in one season, which Hardman set in 1971, a 14-game NFL season.{{Cite web |last=Fucillo |first=David |date=March 9, 2019 |title=Cedrick Hardman, 49ers all-time sack leader, passes away |url=https://www.ninersnation.com/2019/3/9/18257624/cedrick-hardman-obituary-49ers-all-time-sack-leader |access-date=March 12, 2019 |website=Niners Nation |language=en}} The 49ers went on to appear in Super Bowl XLVII. In the game, Smith had two combined tackles as the 49ers narrowly lost to the Baltimore Ravens by a score of 34–31.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XLVII – San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens – February 3rd, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201302030sfo.htm |access-date=February 14, 2013 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On the NFL Network's NFL Top 100 Players of 2013 ranking, players voted Smith as the seventh-best player in the league entering the 2013 season, which made him the second-highest-ever debut and second-highest defensive player on the list, both behind J. J. Watt.{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2013-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=August 30, 2013 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Smith was voted the San Francisco 49ers MVP in 2012.{{Cite web |last=Corkran |first=Steve |date=January 28, 2013 |title=Super Bowl 2013: Aldon Smith is San Francisco 49ers MVP |url=http://www.mercurynews.com/2013/01/28/super-bowl-2013-aldon-smith-is-san-francisco-49ers-mvp/ |access-date=February 14, 2013 |website=The Mercury News |language=en-US}}

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Smith got off to a fast start in 2013, recording 18 tackles and 4.5 sacks in the first three games. However, on September 20, he was involved in a single-vehicle accident in San Jose, California. He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana. After a Week 3 27–7 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, Smith voluntarily entered a rehabilitation facility, to be put onto the non-football injury list with an indefinite leave of absence.{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=September 22, 2013 |title=Aldon Smith will take indefinite leave of absence |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aldon-smith-will-take-indefinite-leave-of-absence-0ap2000000248867 |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}

Smith missed five games while in rehabilitation. He returned to the team in Week 10 against the Carolina Panthers, but in a backup role, and did not start a game until Week 13 against the St. Louis Rams. Smith ended the season strong, finishing with 34 tackles and 8.5 sacks in 11 games and eight starts.{{Cite web |title=Aldon Smith 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitAl04/gamelog/2013/ |access-date=January 25, 2014 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Despite his limited playing time, Smith was ranked #33 in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2014-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=August 6, 2014 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

Smith served a nine-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse and personal conduct policies. He was reinstated in Week 11.{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |date=November 11, 2014 |title=Aldon Smith returns to the 49erss |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/11/aldon-smith-returns-to-the-49ers/ |access-date=November 12, 2014 |website=ProFootballTalk |publisher=NBC Sports}}

On August 7, 2015, following an arrest for his third DUI, Smith was released by the 49ers.{{Cite web |last=Guiterrez |first=Paul |date=August 7, 2015 |title=Aldon Smith cut by 49ers after latest DUI arrest |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/13394571/aldon-smith-released-san-francisco-49ers |access-date=August 14, 2015 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

On September 11, 2015, Smith signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Raiders.{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2015 |title=Signing of Aldon Smith creates a stir among Raiders' fan base |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/signing-of-aldon-smith-creates-a-stir-among-raiders-fan-base |access-date=September 12, 2022 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}}

Smith made his Raiders debut in the season-opening loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and recorded two tackles.{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Oakland Raiders – September 13th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509130rai.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Two weeks later against the Cleveland Browns, Smith got his first start of the year and finished the 27–20 road victory with two solo tackles and two pass deflections.{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at Cleveland Browns – September 27th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509270cle.htm |access-date=September 28, 2015 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the next game against the Chicago Bears, he recorded a season-high six tackles and his first sack of the year as the Raiders narrowly lost on the road by a score of 22–20.{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at Chicago Bears – October 4th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510040chi.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Smith played his last game of the season in Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings and finished the 30–14 loss with three tackles and a sack.{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Oakland Raiders – November 15th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511150rai.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Two days later, the NFL issued Smith a one-year suspension due to a hit-and-run incident that occurred on August 6, 2015.{{Cite web |last=Orr |first=Conor |date=November 17, 2015 |title=Raiders' Aldon Smith facing one-year suspension |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000582383/article/raiders-aldon-smith-facing-oneyear-suspension |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118190517/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000582383/article/raiders-aldon-smith-facing-oneyear-suspension |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 18, 2015 |access-date=November 17, 2015 |website=NFL.com}}

Smith finished his first season with the Raiders with a total of 28 tackles and 3.5 sacks in nine games and seven starts.{{Cite web |title=Aldon Smith 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitAl04/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=November 20, 2015 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On April 4, 2016, Smith re-signed with the Raiders. On October 27, 2016, he applied for reinstatement.{{Cite web |last=La Canfora |first=Jason |date=October 27, 2016 |title=Aldon Smith formally files for reinstatement to the Raiders' active roster |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/aldon-smith-formally-files-for-reinstatement-to-the-raiders-active-roster/ |access-date=October 30, 2016 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} However, no reinstatement occurred, resulting in Smith sitting out the entire 2016 and 2017 NFL seasons.{{cite web | last=Brock | first=Todd | title=Cowboys DE Aldon Smith reinstated by league after 4 years away from field | website=Cowboys Wire|publisher=USA Today | date=2020-05-20 | url=https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/2020/05/20/dallas-cowboys-aldon-smith-reinstatement-suspension-defensive-end/ | access-date=2024-12-23}}

Following an alleged domestic violence incident, the Raiders released Smith on March 5, 2018.{{Cite web |date=March 5, 2018 |title=NFL's Aldon Smith posts cryptic photo while being sought by police |url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nfls-aldon-smith-posts-cryptic-photo-while-being-sought-by-police |access-date=March 11, 2018 |website=FoxNews.com}}{{Cite web |date=March 5, 2018 |title=Raiders Release Aldon Smith |url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Release-Aldon-Smith/d1c7126c-f6ef-4ee0-bac4-1fa6d54666ed |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180306025111/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Release-Aldon-Smith/d1c7126c-f6ef-4ee0-bac4-1fa6d54666ed |archive-date=March 6, 2018 |access-date=March 5, 2018 |website=Raiders.com}}

On March 14, 2020, it was reported Smith was "in the process" of applying for reinstatement from an indefinite league suspension. He signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys on April 2, 2020, after impressing with his conditioning and size (287 pounds).{{Cite web |last=Archer |first=Todd |date=April 1, 2020 |title=Cowboys sign DE Aldon Smith to 1-year deal |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28983576/cowboys-agree-1-year-deal-de-aldon-smith-source-says |access-date=April 3, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}} On May 26, 2020, Smith was conditionally reinstated by the NFL and was cleared to take place in the Cowboys' virtual off-season program.{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=May 20, 2020 |title=Aldon Smith reinstated by NFL, set to join Cowboys |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aldon-smith-reinstated-by-nfl-set-to-join-cowboys?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook |access-date=May 20, 2020 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Schefter |first=Adam |date=May 20, 2020 |title=Cowboys' pass rusher Aldon Smith was conditionally reinstated by the NFL today, per source. He now is cleared to take part in Cowboys' virtual off-season program. |url=https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1263198613343219712 |access-date=May 20, 2020 |website=@AdamSchefter |language=en}}

During the season-opening 20–17 road loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football, Smith played in a regular season game for the first time since November 15, 2015. He tied for a team-high 11 tackles (one for loss), had his first sack of the season, and had two quarterback hits on Jared Goff.{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams – September 13th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009130ram.htm |access-date=September 14, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Two weeks later against the Seattle Seahawks, Smith sacked Russell Wilson thrice, had two tackles for loss, four quarterback hits, and a pass deflection in the 38–31 road loss.{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks – September 27th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009270sea.htm |access-date=September 28, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} After posting four sacks in the first three games, Smith's production decreased considerably in the following weeks (tallying only one more sack) and he also was limited with a knee injury. His time on the field was reduced in favor of playing defensive end Randy Gregory. During a Week 14 30–7 road victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Smith recovered a fumble lost by running back Trayveon Williams and returned it 78 yards (fifth longest in franchise history) for his first NFL touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Cincinnati Bengals – December 13th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012130cin.htm |access-date=December 15, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

Smith finished the 2020 season with 53 tackles (four for loss), five sacks (second on the team), 35 quarterback pressures (second on the team), two pass deflections, and two fumble recoveries in 16 games and starts.{{Cite web |title=Aldon Smith 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitAl04/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=January 4, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2020 Dallas Cowboys Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/dal/2020.htm |access-date=February 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On April 15, 2021, Smith signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks.{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=April 15, 2021 |title=Seahawks Sign DE Aldon Smith |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-de-aldon-smith |access-date=April 16, 2021 |website=Seahawks.com}} On August 11, he was released by the team.{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=August 11, 2021 |title=Seahawks Sign LB Lakiem Williams, Release DE Aldon Smith |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-lb-lakiem-williams-waive-de-aldon-smith |access-date=August 23, 2021 |website=Seahawks.com |language=en-US}}

Following his release from jail on October 24, 2023, Smith stated that he was "done with (foot)ball".{{Cite web |last=McDonald |first=Jerry |date=October 24, 2023 |title=Former 49er Aldon Smith is out of jail, says he's done with football |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/10/24/former-49er-aldon-smith-is-out-of-jail-says-hes-done-with-football/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=Mercury News |language=en}}

• Fastest player in league history to record his 30th career sack: 27 games{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=November 26, 2012 |title=Aldon Smith passes Reggie White as fastest NFL player to 30 sacks |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/26/aldon-smith-passes-reggie-white-as-fastest-nfl-player-to-30-sacks/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}}
• Most sacks in a player's first two seasons: 33.5{{cite web |title=Most Sacks In First 2 Seasons |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-sacks-in-first-2-seasons |website=StatMuse |access-date=15 September 2024 |language=en}}

• Most sacks by a rookie in a single season: 14.0{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}
• Most sacks in a single season: 19.5{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers Single Season Defensive Leaders |url=https://www.footballdb.com/teams/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/leaders/season-defense-sacks |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=FootballDB.com}}

On January 28, 2012, Smith was arrested for driving under the influence in Miami Beach, Florida.{{Cite web |last=Branch |first=Eric |date=January 29, 2012 |title=49ers' star rookie Aldon Smith accused of DUI |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/28/SP6F1MVVU1.DTL&tsp=1 |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=The San Francisco Chronicle}}

On June 30, Smith was believed to have suffered stab wounds when attempting to break up a fight at a party at his Santa Clara County residence. Two other people were shot in the incident.{{Cite web |date=July 1, 2012 |title=Aldon Smith reportedly stabbed at party; 49ers: Injuries 'minor' |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aldon-smith-reportedly-stabbed-at-party-49ers-injuries-minor-09000d5d82a3f82f |access-date=August 2, 2012 |website=NFL.com}} On October 9, 2013, Smith was charged with "three felony counts of illegal possession of an assault weapon" relating to the stabbing incident. The charges were later reduced to misdemeanors.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=October 9, 2013 |title=Aldon Smith charged with assault weapon possession |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aldon-smith-charged-with-assault-weapon-possession-0ap2000000259850 |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}

On September 20, 2013, Smith was involved in a single-vehicle accident in San Jose, California. He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana. After a Week 3 27–7 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, Smith voluntarily entered a rehabilitation facility, to be put onto the non-football injury list with an indefinite leave of absence.

On April 13, 2014, Smith was detained and arrested following an incident at the Los Angeles International Airport in which he became belligerent and uncooperative with a TSA agent, who alleged Smith claimed he was carrying a bomb.{{Cite web |last=Reyes |first=Lorenzo |date=April 14, 2014 |title=Aldon Smith arrested on false bomb report charge |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/49ers/2014/04/13/49ers-linebacker-aldon-smith-arrested-at-airport/7683243/ |access-date=April 14, 2014 |website=USAToday.com |publisher=USA Today}} After interviews revealed that Smith did not clearly state he was carrying a bomb, the Los Angeles City Attorney decided to drop the charges. Smith was suspended for nine games in the 2014 season.

On August 6, 2015, Smith was arrested in Santa Clara, California, for an alleged hit and run after driving under the influence, and vandalism charges.{{Cite web |last=Guiterrez |first=Paul |date=August 7, 2015 |title=49ers' Aldon Smith arrested in hit and run, DUI |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/13393290/aldon-smith-san-francisco-49ers-arrested-hit-run-dui |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} He was released by the 49ers the next day as a result.{{Cite web |last=Guiterrez |first=Paul |date=August 7, 2015 |title=49ers release Aldon Smith following arrest on DUI, hit and run charges |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/13394571/aldon-smith-released-san-francisco-49ers |access-date=August 7, 2015 |website=ESPN.com}}

On March 9, 2017, Smith was a passenger with a friend driving to Smith's house at 12:00 am, when the San Francisco Police Department found out both Smith and the driver were under the influence after hitting a police car. Even though Smith was not the driver, both Smith and his friend were detained by the San Francisco Police Department for questioning. The next day, Smith and his friend were released and no arrests were made.{{Cite web |date=March 9, 2017 |title=NFL's Aldon Smith Detained By Police ... Drunk Passenger In Cop Car Crash |url=http://www.tmz.com/2017/03/09/aldon-smith-oakland-raiders-detained-cops/ |access-date=March 14, 2017 |website=TMZ}}{{Cite web |date=March 9, 2017 |title=Aldon Smith Denies Wrongdoing ... 'I'm Not a Badass Criminal, I'm a Good Person' (VIDEO) |url=http://www.tmz.com/2017/03/09/aldon-smith-denies-wrongdoing-im-not-a-bad-ass-criminal-im-a-good-person/ |access-date=March 14, 2017 |website=TMZ}}

On September 23, 2017, it was announced that Smith had agreed to plead no contest to hit and run in the 2015 incident in exchange for the DUI charges being dropped. He was sentenced to 20 days in jail. During his sentence, Smith was ordered to attend a treatment facility and undergo anger management classes. After his release, Smith was prohibited from entering any bars or other establishments where alcohol is the primary commodity being sold.{{Cite web |date=September 14, 2017 |title=NFL's Aldon Smith Strikes Plea Deal In DUI Hit and Run Case |url=http://www.tmz.com/2017/09/22/aldon-smith-hit-and-run-dui-plea-deal/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=TMZ}}

On March 3, 2018, a woman called the police from Smith's home and reported that he had consumed multiple bottles of tequila and then bit her wrists. Smith reportedly fled the home before police arrived. San Francisco police did not comment on the specifics, but did state that domestic violence of a "non-lethal" nature had occurred and they were seeking out Smith for questioning about the incident. On March 23, Smith was arrested for violation of a court order, where he was ordered to stay away from a woman he assaulted earlier in the month. The woman was revealed to be Smith's fiancée. This picked up from the previous incident that occurred on March 3, where Smith pleaded not guilty on four misdemeanor counts, including: domestic violence, assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury, false imprisonment, and vandalism.{{Cite web |date=March 23, 2018 |title=Aldon Smith arrested for violating court order |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22884767/former-san-francisco-49er-oakland-raiders-player-aldon-smith-arrested-again |access-date=March 23, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}} On April 8, he was arrested for violations in conditions to his bail.{{Cite web |date=April 8, 2018 |title=Aldon Smith arrested again |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/23077347/aldon-smith-arrested-again-held-500000-bond |access-date=April 8, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}

On June 11, 2019, Smith was stopped by police in Mission, Kansas for a traffic violation, and later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.{{Cite web |date=June 11, 2019 |title=Aldon Smith arrested. Yet again. |url=https://www.ninersnation.com/2019/6/12/18662435/aldon-smith-arrest-49ers-dui-wth |access-date=June 14, 2019 |website=WDSU.com}}{{cite web | last=Larrabee | first=Kirk | title=Report: Aldon Smith arrested on suspicion of DUI charge | website=247Sports | date=2019-06-11 | url=https://247sports.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/Article/Aldon-Smith-arrested-DUI-charge-Kansas-132779085/ | access-date=2025-02-21}}

On April 19, 2021, the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office issued an arrest warrant for Smith for second-degree battery.{{Cite web |date=April 19, 2021 |title=St. Bernard Parish: Arrest warrant issued for Seattle Seahawks defensive end accused of battery |url=https://www.wdsu.com/article/sheriff-seattle-seahawks-defensive-end-wanted-for-battery-in-st-bernard-parish/36165328 |access-date=April 19, 2021 |website=WDSU.com}} Smith surrendered two days later and was released on a $25,000 bond with an arraignment scheduled for July 14.{{Cite web |last=Henderson |first=Brady |date=April 21, 2021 |title=Seattle Seahawks' Aldon Smith booked on battery charge in Louisiana |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31302571/seattle-seahawks-aldon-smith-turns-alleged-assault-louisiana |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}}

On December 7, Smith was arrested for driving under the influence in San Mateo County.{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |author-link=Mike Florio |date=2021-12-07 |title=Aldon Smith is arrested for DUI causing injury, a felony |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aldon-smith-is-arrested-for-dui-causing-injury-a-felony |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}} On April 7, 2023, he was sentenced to a year in jail after pleading no contest to a felony charge stemming from this incident.{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Wilton |date=April 7, 2023 |title=Aldon Smith Sentenced to One Year in Jail After Pleading No Contest to DUI, per Report |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2023/04/08/aldon-smith-sentenced-one-year-jail-no-contest-dui-report |access-date=April 7, 2023 |website=si.com}}{{Cite web |last=Posey |first=Kyle |date=April 7, 2023 |title=Friday night thread: Aldon Smith sentenced to 1 year in jail after DUI charge |url=https://www.ninersnation.com/2023/4/7/23674887/aldon-smith-christian-mccaffrey-richie-james-49ers |access-date=April 7, 2023 |website=Niners Nation |language=en}}

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