History of Aldon Smith in Timeline

Aldon Smith is a former American football player who played in the NFL. He played college football at Missouri and was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 2011. Smith was recognized as a first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection in 2012. He played as an outside linebacker for the 49ers and later played defensive end for the Oakland Raiders and Dallas Cowboys, marking a notable career across multiple NFL teams.

September 25, 1989: Aldon Smith Born

On September 25, 1989, Aldon Jacarus Smith was born. He would grow up to become a professional football player.

2008: Redshirted at Missouri

In 2008, Aldon Smith was redshirted as a freshman at the University of Missouri.

2009: Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year

In 2009, Aldon Smith was named the Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year and a first-team Freshman All-American after recording 60 tackles and 11 sacks.

2010: Played as a Sophomore

In 2010, Aldon Smith played nine games as a sophomore, recording 48 tackles and six sacks for the Missouri Tigers.

2011: Entered the NFL Draft

In 2011, Aldon Smith announced that he would forgo his final two years of eligibility and enter the NFL draft.

2011: Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers

In 2011, Aldon Smith was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers as the seventh overall pick.

2011: Projected as a First-Round Pick

Prior to the 2011 NFL draft, Aldon Smith was projected to be selected in the mid-late first round.

January 28, 2012: Arrested for DUI

On January 28, 2012, Aldon Smith was arrested for driving under the influence in Miami Beach, Florida.

2012: San Francisco 49ers MVP

Aldon Smith was voted the San Francisco 49ers MVP in 2012.

2012: All-Pro and Pro Bowl Selection

In 2012, Aldon Smith was selected as a first-team All-Pro and a Pro Bowl selection while playing as an outside linebacker for the 49ers.

September 20, 2013: Arrested for DUI and Possession of Marijuana

On September 20, 2013, Aldon Smith was involved in a single-vehicle accident in San Jose, California, and subsequently arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana.

October 9, 2013: Charged with Illegal Possession of Assault Weapon

On October 9, 2013, Aldon Smith was charged with "three felony counts of illegal possession of an assault weapon" relating to a stabbing incident. The charges were later reduced to misdemeanors.

2013: Ranked Seventh in NFL Top 100

In 2013, Aldon Smith was ranked as the seventh-best player in the league by players on the NFL Network's NFL Top 100 Players of 2013 ranking.

2013: Entered Rehabilitation After DUI Arrest

In 2013, after a DUI arrest on September 20 and a loss to the Colts, Aldon Smith voluntarily entered a rehabilitation facility and was placed on the non-football injury list.

April 13, 2014: Detained at Los Angeles International Airport

On April 13, 2014, Aldon Smith was detained and arrested following an incident at Los Angeles International Airport, resulting in a nine-game suspension.

August 7, 2015: Released by the 49ers

On August 7, 2015, Aldon Smith was released by the 49ers following an arrest for his third DUI.

September 11, 2015: Signed with the Oakland Raiders

On September 11, 2015, Aldon Smith signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Raiders.

April 4, 2016: Re-signed with the Raiders

On April 4, 2016, Aldon Smith re-signed with the Oakland Raiders.

October 27, 2016: Applied for Reinstatement

On October 27, 2016, Aldon Smith applied for reinstatement to the NFL.

March 9, 2017: Detained by San Francisco Police

On March 9, 2017, Aldon Smith was detained for questioning when San Francisco Police Department discovered Smith and the driver were under the influence after hitting a police car. No arrests were made.

September 23, 2017: Plead No Contest to Hit and Run

On September 23, 2017, Aldon Smith agreed to plead no contest to hit and run in the 2015 incident in exchange for the DUI charges being dropped, and he was sentenced to 20 days in jail.