Aldon Smith: First-Round Draft Pick for the San Francisco 49ers

Aldon Smith grew up and played high school football in Raytown, Missouri. His senior year, Smith recorded 60 tackles, 12 sacks, and seven forced fumbles.

Smith was recruited by colleges across the country but decided to play in his home state and stayed in Missouri. He finished his freshman season in 2009 with 60 tackles and 11 sacks. Smith was named the Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year and first team freshman All-American

As a sophomore in 2010, Smith played in nine games (four of them on a broken leg), pulling in 48 tackles and six sacks. Yes, on a broken leg. This show of toughness, was no doubt a big part of Trent B...

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