Alex Smith

Jump to navigation Jump to search
refer to caption
Smith during a game against the Los Angeles Rams on October 11, 2020
No. 11
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born:7 May 1984 (aged 42)
Bremerton, Washington
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:Helix (La Mesa, California)
College:Utah
NFL Draft:2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career statistics as of 2018
TD–INT:193–101
Passing yards:34,068
Completion percentage:62.4
Passer rating:87.3
Rushing yards:2,601
Rushing touchdowns:15
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Alexander Douglas "Alex" Smith (born May 7, 1984) is a former professional American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. He played college football for University of Utah.

Smith was the first person taken in the 2005 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers.[1] He played for the 49ers between 2005 and 2013.

During a game against the Houston Texans on November 18, 2018, Smith was sacked by Kareem Jackson and J. J. Watt. The hit caused Smith's right leg to break.[2] When Smith was getting surgery, he developed necrotizing fasciitis and almost had to get his leg amputated.[3] In July 2020, doctors said he was able to return to football.[4] The team cleared him to play on August 16, 2020.[5] On October 11, Smith made his return in a 30-10 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.[6]

On April 19, 2021, Smith announced that he was retiring from playing professional football. He is currently a studio analyst for ESPN.[7]

Alex Smith Media

  • Alex Smith running onto the field before a 2009 game against the Chicago Bears

  • Smith at training camp in 2010

  • Smith and teammate Joe Staley holding MLS jerseys

  • Smith warming up for the 2012 season opener

  • Smith during the 2014 Pro Bowl

  • Smith following his leg fracture

  • Smith in a 2020 game against the Los Angeles Rams, his first appearance since his leg injury

  • Smith (right) serving as a Monday Night Countdown panelist in 2022

References

  1. ↑ Shapiro, Leonard (April 24, 2005). Smith Is Taken 1st While Williams, Rodgers Fall. Washington, DC: Washington Post Company. ISSN 0190-8286 . https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A11605-2005Apr23.html. Retrieved October 15, 2013. 
  2. ↑ Alex Smith suffers broken leg in Redskins' lossNational Football League. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  3. ↑ Alex Smith's comeback: Inside the fight to save the QB's leg and lifeESPN. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  4. ↑ Washington QB Alex Smith cleared by his surgical team for full football activityESPN. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  5. ↑ Prosecutors dismissing charges against Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ shootingCNN. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  6. ↑ NFL’s Alex Smith returns to play two years after life-threatening leg injuryCNN. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  7. ↑ Alex Smith announces retirement after 16-year careerNational Football League. Retrieved July 23, 2023.


Retrieved from "https://wiki.kidzsearch.com/w/index.php?title=Alex_Smith&oldid=6766562"