Aldon Smith's final interview: Former NFL star discusses post-football life days before sudden death
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Mike Florio
Right out the toaster. Reliable, with some real depth.
Summary
A recent interview with former NFL defensive end Aldon Smith, who died suddenly on Saturday, has resurfaced. The interview, posted last week by barber Tee Maultsby, shows Smith discussing his life after football, including working door-to-door sales in the Texas heat. The raw and authentic clip, totaling less than 30 minutes across three parts, provides insight into Smith's post-NFL struggles and transition to civilian life.
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A fairly short clip has been posted in several spots. It's worth watching the whole interview.
The interview was posted last week by Tee Maultsby, a barber who has filmed a series of videos of athletes getting haircuts.
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