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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 · Alex Smith returned to play pro football after a horrific leg injury nearly killed him. Nothing about his recovery prepared him for the helplessness of watching his daughter battle a brain...
Alex Smith is a shoo-in to be the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year after his incredible return to the field in 2020.
- What Was Alex Smith's Injury?
- How Alex Smith Is 'Very Much Lucky to Be Alive'
- Alex Smith Comeback Timeline
On Nov. 18, 2018, Smith was tackled in the backfield by the Texans. His right leg was caught at an awkward angle, and Smith suffered a compound fracture that broke both the tibia and fibula in his right leg. Things were complicated for Smith as he worked on recovering from the injury due to an infection of flesh-eating bacteria after Smith's initia...
Earlier in 2020, Smith told ESPN's "Outside the Lines" that he's "very much lucky to be alive." A few days after Smith's initial surgery, a flesh-eating bacteria took hold and caused immense problems. The Washington team physician, Dr. Robin West, was with Smith at the time. According to ESPN, West said: "We're doing the best we can. And right now,...
Nov. 18, 2018 - Smith suffers a compound fracture against the Texans, breaking both the tibia and fibula in his right leg. Late Nov., 2018 - Smith has a bacterial infection in his right leg after the initial surgery. It requires consideration of amputation and actions to save Smith's life. Smith would have 16 more surgeries after the procedure on t...
Feb 6, 2021 · In Week 13, with the world watching even closer than usual, Smith led 4-7 Washington to the unthinkable: a historic road victory over the 11-0 Steelers. He threw for 296 yards and a score in the...
Aug 29, 2021 · 60 Minutes Sports. Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith's comeback from nearly losing his leg. By Norah O'Donnell. August 29, 2021 / 7:04 PM EDT / CBS News. If you are looking for strength...
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.
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