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Alex Smith. Alexander Douglas Smith (born May 7, 1984) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. Smith played college football for the Utah Utes, earning first-team All-American honors and winning the 2005 Fiesta Bowl as a senior.
- 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
- May 7, 1984 (age 39), Bremerton, Washington, U.S.
- 35,650
- Utah (2002–2004)
Sep 1, 2023 · Sept. 1, 2023. This was the Alex Smith comeback years in the making. He had endured a gruesome compound fracture in his right leg that led to a life-threatening infection but persisted through all ...
Get the latest information on Alex Smith, the retired quarterback who played for six teams in 16 seasons. See his stats, news, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com.
Apr 19, 2021 · Published 3:01 PM PDT, April 19, 2021. Alex Smith retired Monday after making an improbable comeback from a gruesome broken leg, saying he’s ready to leave the NFL but believing he’s still able to play quarterback. Smith made the announcement on Instagram a few weeks shy of his 37th birthday, hoping to enjoy more time with his family.
Aug 29, 2021 · Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith suffered a compound spiral fracture and a severe infection that almost led to the amputation of his right leg in 2018. He defied the odds and rehabbed with the help of special forces and wounded warriors, returning to the field in 2021.
- Anchor And Managing Editor, "CBS Evening News
- 5 min
- CBS News
- Norah O'Donnell
Apr 19, 2021 · Longtime quarterback Alex Smith announced his NFL retirement Monday, capping a 16-year journey that started as a No. 1 pick in the NFL draft and ended after his improbable return from a gruesome ...
Apr 20, 2021 · The Alex Smith Story could have culminated on that day. The 49ers could have committed to their quarterback who could have peacefully handed the reins to rookie Colin Kaepernick a few years down ...
