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• Alex Smith is a National Football League quarterback currently playing for the San Francisco 49ers.

  Smith reportedly signed a new contract with the San Francisco 49ers in March of 2009. The details of the contract were not immediately announced, however the deal is expected to be for two years, paying $2-3 million per year.ProFootballTalk.com: Alex Smith Does a New Deal

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Alexander Douglas Smith
  2. Born: May 7, 1984
  3. Birthplace: Bremerton, Washington
  4. Height: 6'4"
  5. Weight: 212 lbs
  6. Jersey:
     1. 11
  7. College: University of Utah
  8. NFL Draft: First overall in 2005 (San Francisco 49ers)

• College Football Career

  Prior to playing in the NFL, Smith played college football with the Utah Utes in the NCAA. He started three seasons, earning a 21-1 record as a starter, plus a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 6.1-1. Smith was selected as the National Offensive Player of the Year in 2004 by The Sporting News and Sports Illustrated and was the first player in Utah Utes history to become a finalist for the Heisman Trophy.Official Site of the San Francisco 49ers: Alex Smith

• NFL Career

  The 49ers drafted quarterback Alex Smith with the first overall pick in 2005. Smith started in seven games as a rookie, but only managed to throw one touchdown compared to 11 interceptions.Official Site of the San Francisco 49ers: Alex Smith

  Smith improved in his second season (2006). He started all 16 games, throwing for 2,890 yards with 16 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. His quarterback rating on the season was 74.8.Official Site of the San Francisco 49ers: Alex Smith

  Smith spent much of the 2007 season dealing with a shoulder injury. He only played/started in seven games, throwing for two touchdowns and four interceptions. Smith will miss the 2008 season after breaking his shoulder.Official Site of the San Francisco 49ers: Alex Smith

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