NFL 2005 Draft: Pick Number One 1 - Alex Smith, SanFrancisco 49ers

Alex Smith was the number one 1 pick of the 2005 NFL Draft.  Alex Smith went to the University of Utah as a Quarterback. First pick overall.

Alex Smith went to University of Utah.

This is what the University of Utah said about Alex Smith:

All-America and Mountain West Conference Player of the Year candidate exploded onto the conference and national scene last year as a sophomore ... exceptionally smart player has a big arm, makes good decisions and also runs well

These are Alex Smith's college statistics:

SEASON RECORD CMP ATT YDS  CMP% YPA TD INT SACK RAT   ATT  YDS  AVG TD
2004   12-0   214 317 2952 67.5 9.3 32 4   18   176.5 135  631  4.7 1

This is a photograph of Alex Smith in action:

Photo Credit: Associated Press

Alex Smith Running

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How tall is Alex Smith: 6 foot 4 inches 

How much does Alex Smith weigh: 212 pounds.

What is Alex Smith's hometown:La Mesa, California

What high school did Alex Smith go to: Helix High School

What is Alex Smith's birthdate: May 7, 1984 - 5/7/84

Comments: The 49ers need a quarterback and he might be it. What is scary is that he's really only started two years in his HS/College career. Alex Smith is smart and he'll need it to handle the NFL defenses. I do not think he's going to do well for a few years.