Aldon Smith, the troubled but talented pass rusher whose promising career was derailed by legal problems, has died at age 36.

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…