Alex Smith is a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was born Alexander D Smith on May 7, 1984 in Seattle, Washington to Doug and Pam Smith. He stands 6'4 tall, weighs 217 pounds, and wears jersey number 11. He was drafted number one overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2005 NFL draft. He attended the University of Utah where he majored in economics. He graduated from Helix high school in La Mesa, CA where he was teammates with current NFL running back Reggie Bush.http://www.49ers.com/team/roster/Alex-Smith/03a3d4d7-fe15-4365-89db-1f6474a2ed0a

Smith has played in a total of 43 games so far in his 5 year career, starting 40 of them. He has compiled 7.029 passing yards, 37 touchdowns, and 43 interceptions.http://www.49ers.com/team/roster/Alex-Smith/03a3d4d7-fe15-4365-89db-1f6474a2ed0a

Smith is slated to be the starting quarterback, and is expected to play a vital role in the potential success of the 2010 49ers. With Shaun Hill having been shipped off to the Detroit Lions this past offseason, he no longer has a proven winner as a backup. Smith is in a contract year, and this will be his "make or break" year with the 49ers.

Prior to playing in the NFL, Smith played college football with the Utah Utes in the NCAA. He started three seasons, finishing with a 21-1 record as a starter and 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

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 missed the entire 2008 season after severely separating his throwing shoulder.

Smith regained his starting position in week 6 of the 2009 NFL season. He relieved Shaun Hill who was struggling in a game against the Texans, and quickly proceeded to throw 3 second half touchdowns passes to Vernon Davis. He would finish the year with 2,350 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in only 10 games started. At that rate, if he had played all 16 games he would have finished with 3760 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions.http://www.49ers.com/team/roster/Alex-Smith/03a3d4d7-fe15-4365-89db-1f6474a2ed0a