Alexander Douglas Smith is a former professional American Footballer who used to play in the National Football League (NFL) as a quarterback and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2005 NFL draft as the first overall pick. He was born in Bremerton, Washington on May 7, 1984, As of February 2024, he is 39 years old. At the age of 21, Alex first stepped foot into the NFL and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers.
In 2005 after joining the San Francisco 49ers, he signed a deal of six years with them worth $49.5 million and in his debut season, he played in nine games where he recorded just one touchdown pass while throwing 11 interceptions. Smith in his second season kept improving by showcasing brilliant performances one after another. Before the 2009 season, the 49ers were going to release Smith, but the 49ers showed interest in keeping him for the 2009 season because the head coach was changed but had to take a considerable pay cut to remain with the team. In the 2011 season, he signed a one-year deal worth $5 million with the 49ers, won the Ed Block Courage Award, and was named to the USA Today All-Joe Team because of his performance throughout the season.
After having career-altering performances in previous seasons, he signed a deal of three worth $24 million with the 49ers in 2012. He ranked third in the NFL in passer rating after performing well throughout the season.
In 2013 the 49ers traded Smith to the Kansas City Chiefs and due to his performance in the following season with the Chiefs he was named to his first Pro Bowl. Smith kept showcasing brilliant performance in the upcoming seasons and In 2018 the Chiefs traded Smith to the Washington Redskins. Smith suffered a spiral and compound fracture to his tibia and fibula in his right leg when he was playing a game against the Houston Texans on November 18, 2018. He came back after 2 years in 2020 against the Los Angeles Rams and was named NFL Comeback Player of the Year.
He announced his retirement from the NFL on April 19, 2021. Smith joined ESPN in August 2021 to serve as an NFL analyst for Sports Center and Monday Night Countdown.
Alex Smith College
Alex Smith went to the University of Utah and played college football for the University of Utah's Utah Utes football team. Smith earned a bachelor's degree in economics in two years and began work on a master's degree before being drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2005 NFL draft.
Alex in his junior and senior years led his team to a record of 21-1 as a starter in college, finished fourth in voting for the 2004 Heisman Trophy, and was selected as Mountain West Conference Player of the Year in 2004. In the 2003 Liberty Bowl and the 2005 Fiesta Bowl, he led the Utes to victories.
FAQs
A. No, Smith can not play football due to injuries and age.
A. Alex Smith was 101-73-1 in his career including the regular season and the postseason.
A. Alex Smith has become a sports analyst after retirement.
A. Smith suffered a spiral and compound fracture to his tibia and fibula in his right leg.
