Player
Aldon Smith
DE/OLB (retired)
Aldon Smith: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
33.5 sacks in his first 2 seasons (14.0 in 2011 + 19.5 in 2012) — one of the fastest starts in NFL history.
MilestoneSmith first 2 seasons
| Year | Tm | Sacks |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SF | 14.0 (rookie) |
| 2012 | SF | 19.5 (AP-1) |
| Total | - | 33.5 |
2012 First-Team All-Pro + Pro Bowl — 19.5 sacks (2nd in NFL behind J.J. Watt's 20.5).
MilestoneCareer honors
| Honor | Year |
|---|---|
| First-Team All-Pro | 2012 |
| Pro Bowl | 2012 |
| Career sacks | ~47.5 |
Reached SB XLVII (Feb 2013) with SF — lost 34-31 to BAL in the 'Harbaugh Bowl'.
MilestoneSmith SB XLVII
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Result | L vs BAL 34-31 |
| SF 2012 record | 11-4-1 |
| Smith 2012 sacks | 19.5 |
Off-field issues derailed him: multiple DUIs, weapons charges, and a 2015 NFL suspension. Played just 17 games over 2014-2015.
TrendSmith career arc
| Phase | Years | Sacks |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | 2011-2013 | 42.0 |
| Decline | 2014-2015 | 5.5 |
| Suspension | 2016-2019 | 0 |
| Return | 2020 DAL | 5.0 |
Through age 23, Smith had more sacks (33.5) than DeMarcus Ware (33.0), Von Miller (30.5), or Bruce Smith (28.5) at the same age.
ComparisonSacks through age 23
| Player | Sacks |
|---|---|
| Reggie White | 37.0 |
| Aldon Smith | 33.5 |
| DeMarcus Ware | 33.0 |
| Von Miller | 30.5 |
Played in only 5 NFL seasons across 9 calendar years (2011-2020) — gaps of 4 straight years away from football.
AnomalySmith season-by-season
| Year | Team | Played |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-2014 | SF | Yes (4 yrs) |
| 2015 | OAK | 9 games |
| 2016-2019 | - | Suspended |
| 2020 | DAL | 16 games |
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