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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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Smith during a game against the Los Angeles Rams on October 11, 2020
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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

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.


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