Alex Smith

Alex Smith is a retired professional football player originally from Washington state. He spent 16 seasons in the National Football League as a Quarterback.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Alexander Douglas Smith was born on May 7, 1984, in Bremerton, Washington, USA. The Quarterback stands 193 cm tall, and his weight was last listed at 98 kg.

He attended Helix High School in California, where he played alongside future NFL star Reggie Bush. Following graduation, Smith committed to play for the University of Utah from 2002 to 2004. Under coach Urban Meyer, Smith led the Utes to a perfect 12-0 season and a Fiesta Bowl victory in 2004.

That year, he was a First-team All-American and finished fourth in Heisman Trophy voting. For his collegiate dominance, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2024.

Professional Career

He was selected first overall by the San Francisco 49ers during the 2005 NFL Draft.

During his professional career, Smith overcame early-career instability to lead the 49ers to the NFC Championship Game in 2011. After being traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013, he earned three Pro Bowl selections and led the franchise to its first consecutive division titles. His 2017 season was his best statistically, as he led the entire NFL in passer rating.

In 2018, Smith was traded to the Washington Redskins. During his first season there, he suffered a horrific, life-threatening leg injury that required 17 surgeries and nearly led to amputation. Defying all medical expectations, Smith returned to the field in 2020.

He took over as the starter midway through the season and led Washington to a division title, an achievement that earned him the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award. He officially retired in 2021.

Career Highlights:

• 2024 – College Football Hall of Fame Inductee
• 2020 – NFL Comeback Player of the Year
• 2013, 2016, 2017 – 3× Pro Bowl
• 2017 – NFL passer rating leader
• 2021 – George Halas Award
• 2004 – First-team All-American
• 2004 – MW Offensive Player of the Year
• 2004 – Sporting News Player of the Year