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American football player (born 1985)

For the Canadian politician, see Alphonso C. Smith. For the American professor of English, see C. Alphonso Smith.

American football player

Alphonso Smith, Jr. (born October 20, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL).

Smith played college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, and received consensus All-American honors.

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He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2009 NFL draft, and also played for the NFL's Detroit Lions.

Early life

Smith was born in Pahokee, Florida. He played quarterback and cornerback at Pahokee High School, and was runner up for the state Player of the Year award as a senior after leading the school to a 13–1 record and the Class 2B state championship.

He earned first-team all-state honors as a senior cornerback, totaling 27 tackles, four interceptions and one sack. On offense, he