Date of Birth: May 7, 1984
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
Alexander Douglas Smith, commonly known as Alex Smith, is a retired professional American football quarterback. Born on May 7, 1984, in Bremerton, Washington, Smith’s career spanned 16 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Utah, where he was recognized as an All-American and led the Utes to a perfect season and victory in the 2005 Fiesta Bowl. He was selected first overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2005 NFL Draft. Smith also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Football Team (now Washington Commanders). Despite a devastating leg injury in 2018 that nearly resulted in amputation, Smith made a remarkable comeback to the NFL and was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2020. He retired from professional football in April 2021.
5 Interesting Facts about Alex Smith
1. Alex Smith earned a bachelor’s degree in economics in just two years from the University of Utah.
2. He was named the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year in 2004.
3. Smith underwent 17 surgeries following his 2018 leg injury.
4. He is involved in several charitable activities, including the Alex Smith Foundation, which supports foster teens.
5. He was the first overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Alex Smith
1. “The only way to prove that you’re a good sport is to lose.”
2. “I always felt that I had something to prove, that I had to work twice as hard to be taken seriously.”
3. “Adversity introduces a man to himself.”
4. “Every setback has a comeback.”
5. “I play the game because I love it, and I play every game like it’s my last.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Highest net worth achieved: $60 million
Children
Alex Smith has three children with his wife, Elizabeth Barry. Their names are Hudson, Hayes, and Sloane.
Relevant Links
1. [Alex Smith’s Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Smith
2. [Alex Smith’s NFL Profile](https://www.nfl.com/players/alex-smith/
3. [Alex Smith’s ESPN Profile](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/8416/alex-smith
5. [Alex Smith Foundation](http://alexsmithfoundation.org/
