Aldon Smith, former All-Pro San Francisco 49ers linebacker, dies at 36

Former All-Pro San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith has died at the age of 36, the team said on Saturday. "Beyond his excellence as a player, Aldon will be remembered for his infectious smile that lit up every room he walked into," the team said. No cause of death was immediately given. After playing his college football at the University of Missouri, Smith was taken seventh overall by the 49ers in the 2011 NFL Draft and played in 50 games and eight postseason games for the team. …