Aldon Smith, a former All-Pro linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers whose playing career was sidetracked by legal issues, has died

The former Missouri and San Francisco 49ers star was 36 years old.

The San Francisco 49ers, who selected Aldon Smith seventh overall in the 2011 NFL draft out of Missouri, announced his death.

Former NFL linebacker Aldon Smith, a standout with the San Francisco 49ers, has died at 36. His career, marked by exceptional talent, was repeatedly overshadowed by legal troubles…