49ers announce death of Aldon Smith at 36, once the fastest player to reach 30 sacks in NFL history

Former NFL player and college football standout Aldon Smith died at the age of 36, his former team, the San Francisco 49ers, announced.

"We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of Aldon Smith," the team said in a statement.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

"Aldon’s undeniable talent and sheer dominance on the field were on display from the moment he joined our organization, having recorded one of the best rookie seasons the National Football League has seen.