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Jersey Number: 11
Position: Quarterback
Personal Information:
Born: May 7th, 1984, in Bremerton, Washington
Height: 6 feet 4 inches
Weight: 215 lbs.
Career Information:
High School: Helix (La Mesa, California)
College: Utah (2002 – 2004)
NFL draft: 2005, 1st round, 1st overall pick
Career History:
1. San Francisco 49ers (2005 – 2012)
2. Kansas City Chiefs (2013 – 2017)
3. Washington Commanders/Football Team
Personal Information:
Born: May 7th, 1984, in Bremerton, Washington
Height: 6 feet 4 inches
Weight: 215 lbs.
Career Information:
High School: Helix (La Mesa, California)
College: Utah (2002 – 2004)
NFL draft: 2005, 1st round, 1st overall pick
Career History:
1. San Francisco 49ers (2005 – 2012)
2. Kansas City Chiefs (2013 – 2017)
3. Washington Commanders/Football Team
(2018 – 2020)
Career Highlights and Awards:
1. NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2020)
2. 3x Pro Bowl (2013, 2016, 2017)
3. NFL passer rating leader (2017)
4. George Halas Award (2021)
5. Sporting News Player of the Year (2004)
6. First-team All-American (2004)
7. MW Offensive Player of the Year (2004)
8. First-team All-MW (2004)
9. Second-team All-MW (2003)
10. Career NFL statistics:
11. Passing attempts: 5,193
12. Passing completions: 3,250
13. Completion percentage: 62.6%
14. TD – INT: 199 – 109
15. Passing Yards: 35,650
16. Passer rating: 86.9
Alex Smith is a former professional quarterback who played in the NFL for 16 seasons. He played college for the Utah Utes, earning first – team All – American honors and winning the Fiesta Bowl as a senior. Smith was selected first overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2005 NFL draft.
Smith struggled with consistency and injuries until 2011, when he led the 49ers to their first division title and playoff win since 2002, along with their first NFC Championship Game appearance since 1997. The following season, a concussion resulted in Smith losing his starting position to backup Colin Kaepernick. Smith was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs, whom he guided to four playoff runs between 2013 and 2017, their first consecutive division titles in franchise history, and their first playoff victory since 1993 in the 2015 season. Smith also received three Pro Bowl selections with the Chiefs and led the league in passer rating in 2017. During his final season with the Chiefs, Smith was credited with mentoring Patrick Mahomes into an NFL MVP. With Mahomes set to become the starter for the Chiefs for the upcoming 2018 season, Smith was traded to the Washington Redskins.
During his first season in Washington, Smith played well until suffering a life – threatening injury to his right leg that nearly resulted in amputation. Although expected never to play again, Smith completed a lengthy rehabilitation process that allowed him to return in 2020. He became Washington’s starter midway through the season, leading the team to a division title and earning NFL Comeback Player of the Year honors. Smith retired during the 2021 offseason after being released by Washington. His return from injury is cited as among the greatest in NFL history.(1)
Early Life:
Smith was born in Bremerton, Washington,(2) on May 7th, 1984, and grew up in La Mesa, California. His father, Douglas D. Smith, was an executive director at Helix High School, which he attended.(2)(3)(4)
As a starter for the Helix Highlanders during his junior and senior years, Smith led his team to a record of 25 – 1, including two San Diego CIF section championships. He was named to the first – team all – conference and all – county squads in the San Diego CIF system. Smith also earned the conference offensive player of the year twice, and twice won the team MVP for Helix.
Career Highlights and Awards:
1. NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2020)
2. 3x Pro Bowl (2013, 2016, 2017)
3. NFL passer rating leader (2017)
4. George Halas Award (2021)
5. Sporting News Player of the Year (2004)
6. First-team All-American (2004)
7. MW Offensive Player of the Year (2004)
8. First-team All-MW (2004)
9. Second-team All-MW (2003)
10. Career NFL statistics:
11. Passing attempts: 5,193
12. Passing completions: 3,250
13. Completion percentage: 62.6%
14. TD – INT: 199 – 109
15. Passing Yards: 35,650
16. Passer rating: 86.9
Alex Smith is a former professional quarterback who played in the NFL for 16 seasons. He played college for the Utah Utes, earning first – team All – American honors and winning the Fiesta Bowl as a senior. Smith was selected first overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2005 NFL draft.
Smith struggled with consistency and injuries until 2011, when he led the 49ers to their first division title and playoff win since 2002, along with their first NFC Championship Game appearance since 1997. The following season, a concussion resulted in Smith losing his starting position to backup Colin Kaepernick. Smith was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs, whom he guided to four playoff runs between 2013 and 2017, their first consecutive division titles in franchise history, and their first playoff victory since 1993 in the 2015 season. Smith also received three Pro Bowl selections with the Chiefs and led the league in passer rating in 2017. During his final season with the Chiefs, Smith was credited with mentoring Patrick Mahomes into an NFL MVP. With Mahomes set to become the starter for the Chiefs for the upcoming 2018 season, Smith was traded to the Washington Redskins.
During his first season in Washington, Smith played well until suffering a life – threatening injury to his right leg that nearly resulted in amputation. Although expected never to play again, Smith completed a lengthy rehabilitation process that allowed him to return in 2020. He became Washington’s starter midway through the season, leading the team to a division title and earning NFL Comeback Player of the Year honors. Smith retired during the 2021 offseason after being released by Washington. His return from injury is cited as among the greatest in NFL history.(1)
Early Life:
Smith was born in Bremerton, Washington,(2) on May 7th, 1984, and grew up in La Mesa, California. His father, Douglas D. Smith, was an executive director at Helix High School, which he attended.(2)(3)(4)
As a starter for the Helix Highlanders during his junior and senior years, Smith led his team to a record of 25 – 1, including two San Diego CIF section championships. He was named to the first – team all – conference and all – county squads in the San Diego CIF system. Smith also earned the conference offensive player of the year twice, and twice won the team MVP for Helix.
During his time at Helix, Smith set a school record by throwing for six touchdowns in one game, and recorded the second – highest completion percentage in San Diego CIF history. While at Helix, he was teammates with future NFL star Reggie Bush. Smith and Bush were finalists for the 2004 Heisman Trophy, making it the first time a high school had two finalists at the same ceremony(5). Bush went on to win the 2005 award.
Smith was president of his senior class in high school, earned college credits through a program at San Diego State University, and took a dozen Advanced Placement tests.(6)(7)(8)
College Career:
Smith attended the University of Utah and played for the Utah Utes, wearing number 11(9). He finished fourth in voting for the 2004 Heisman Trophy and was selected as the 2004 Mountain West Conference Player of the Year(10). Smith posted a 21 – 1 record as a starter in college, while leading a high – powered spread offense under head coach Urban Meyer(11)(12). He led the Utes to victories in the 2003 Liberty Bowl and the 2005 Fiesta Bowl(13)(14). Smith earned a bachelor’s degree in economics in two years and began work on a master’s degree before being drafted.(15)(16)(17)
College Statistics:
Smith was president of his senior class in high school, earned college credits through a program at San Diego State University, and took a dozen Advanced Placement tests.(6)(7)(8)
College Career:
Smith attended the University of Utah and played for the Utah Utes, wearing number 11(9). He finished fourth in voting for the 2004 Heisman Trophy and was selected as the 2004 Mountain West Conference Player of the Year(10). Smith posted a 21 – 1 record as a starter in college, while leading a high – powered spread offense under head coach Urban Meyer(11)(12). He led the Utes to victories in the 2003 Liberty Bowl and the 2005 Fiesta Bowl(13)(14). Smith earned a bachelor’s degree in economics in two years and began work on a master’s degree before being drafted.(15)(16)(17)
College Statistics:
Professional Career:
Pre-draft
Pre-draft
At the NFL combine, Smith recorded a 4.7 time in the
40 – yard dash, and had a 32 – inch vertical leap(21). He also scored 40 out of 50 on the Wonderlic
test.(22)
Part 2 of the Alex Smit article will be
posted on FridayAugust 22, 2025 and will begin
with his time on the San Fansico 49ers
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