Aldon Smith played six seasons in the NFL with the 49ers, Raiders and Cowboys after San Francisco drafted him with the seventh pick in the 2011 NFL draft. AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

49ers report podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Michael, Aldon Smith the former San Francisco 49er, Oakland Raider, and Dallas Cowboy defensive lineman who passed away on Saturday at 36 had a history of drinking related issues was it any surprise to hear about his passing?

#2 Smith played six years in the NFL with the 49ers, Raiders, and Cowboys and was selected seventh in 2011 by the 49ers in the NFL draft.

#3 The 49ers said in a statement upon learning of the passing of Aldon Smith, “Aldon’s undeniable talent and sheer dominance on the field were on display from the moment he joined our organization, having recorded one of the best rookie seasons the National Football League has seen.” The 49ers continued saying that they were devestated by Smith’s passing at age 36.

#4 In Smith’s rookie season with the 49ers he had 14 sacks and 27 quarterback hits. Smith placed second place for the Defensive Rookie of the Year balloting. In his second year Smith in 2021 had his best year with 19.5 sacks and got to the quarterback with 29 hits. Smith also got Pro Bowl and All Pro honors. Smith’s sacks that year remains a 49es franchise record.

#5 Smith had numerous off field issues that saw him getting arrested ten times in nine years. He was arrested for DUI in 2021 in Maimi. In 2013 Smith was arrested in San Jose when he crashed his car into a tree. Smith had been arrested in October 2013 for three felonies for illegal assault weapon charges. Smith was suspended by the NFL for nine game in 2014 for the NFL’s personal conduct and substance abuse policies. On Aug 7, 2015 Smith had a third DUI charge and was released by the 49ers. Smith was suspended for nine games for violations of the NFL’s personal conduct and substance abuse policies and a third DUI arrest. He was released by the 49ers a day after he was arrested on hit and run, DUI and vandalism charges.

Michael Roberson is a podcast contributor and NFL analyst at http://www.sportsradioservice.com