Chris Smith, a former NFL defensive end who had a career spanning eight years with five different teams, has sadly passed away at the age of 31. Today we will discuss about Chris Smith NFL: Cause of death| Obituary| What happened to.
Chris Smith NFL: Cause of death| Obituary| What happened to
Chris Smith, born on February 11, 1992 and passed away on April 17, 2023, was a skilled American professional football player known for his position as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Throughout his career, he also played for other NFL teams including the Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, and Houston Texans, as well as the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL.
| Position: | Defensive end |
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| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 11, 1992 Salisbury, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died: | April 17, 2023 (aged 31) |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 266 lb (121 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | West Rowan (Mount Ulla, North Carolina) |
| College: | Arkansas (2010–2013) |
| NFL Draft: | 2014 / Round: 5 / Pick: 159 |
Cause of death
The agent of Chris Smith made a statement announcing the death of his client, expressing condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones, but did not disclose the cause of death. Tributes immediately poured in from various individuals and organizations who wanted to pay their respects to the late Chris Smith.
“The XFL said in a statement, “Chris was a powerful presence in the locker room. Loved and admired by his teammates and the coaching staff. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family at this difficult time.”
Smith’s current team, the Seattle Sea Dragons, also released a statement saying: “The entire XFL family mourns the loss of Chris Smith, a cherished player and member of the Seattle Sea Dragons.”
Several players, including Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku and Buffalo Bills tight end Shaq Lawson, took to social media to pay their respects and share their thoughts on the news.
Obituary
West Rowan Football tweeted, “Rest in Peace to a West Rowan Legend! Chris was a better person than he was player! The impact he had on those around him will be remembered forever!”
The Salisbury Post confirmed Smith’s death in an obituary on Monday, describing it as a tragic loss for his family, friends, former teammates, and Rowan County.
The obituary also highlighted Smith’s philanthropic nature, describing him as “the ultimate give-back guy” and a “generous donor to local schools and projects.” Smith, who played eight seasons in the NFL, was known for his charitable contributions to the community.
What happened to
Cordero died in a tragic car accident when a passing vehicle struck him while he was standing on a Cleveland highway with Smith. The incident took place after their car experienced a tire malfunction and spun into the median.
