Alex Smith
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.
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||||||||
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| Born: | 7 May 1984
(aged 41) Bremerton, Washington | ||||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 213 lb (97 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Helix (La Mesa, California) | ||||||||||||||
| College: | Utah | ||||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1 | ||||||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||||
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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.[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
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Smith in a 2020 game against the Los Angeles Rams, his first appearance since his leg injury
- Robert Griffin III & Alex Smith Commanders at Eagles NOV2022 (cropped).jpg
Smith (right) serving as a Monday Night Countdown panelist in 2022
References
- ↑ Shapiro, Leonard (April 24, 2005). Smith Is Taken 1st While Williams, Rodgers Fall. Washington, DC: Washington Post Company. . https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A11605-2005Apr23.html. Retrieved October 15, 2013.
- ↑ "Alex Smith suffers broken leg in Redskins' loss". National Football League. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ↑ "Alex Smith's comeback: Inside the fight to save the QB's leg and life". ESPN. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ↑ "Washington QB Alex Smith cleared by his surgical team for full football activity". ESPN. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ↑ "Prosecutors dismissing charges against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' shooting". CNN. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ↑ "NFL's Alex Smith returns to play two years after life-threatening leg injury". CNN. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ↑ "Alex Smith announces retirement after 16-year career". National Football League. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
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