Alex Smith was drafted No. 1 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Utah. 174 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 1 · #1 overall
Alex Smith Utah Draft
Alex Smith was drafted No. 1 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Utah. 174 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value
3× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #1
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 174
- Years as starter
- 14
- Career AV
- 982nd at Utah
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Alex Smith came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Utah
Mountain West at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 217 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 3 prospect98.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
174 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value
- Games played
- 174
- Seasons as a starter
- 14
- Career approximate value
- 982nd among Utah picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2829% of career value
- Final season
- 202015 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 1
Who came off the board on either side of Alex Smith.
Auburn · 1× Pro Bowl
Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
Utah in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Utah
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Alex Smith
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Stanford
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Alex Smith in the 2005 NFL Draft
Alex Smith is a Quarterback out of Utah selected No. 1 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2005 NFL Draft. 174 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value Utah has produced 97 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Alex Smith drafted?
Alex Smith was selected No. 1 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/alex-smith.
What college did Alex Smith play for?
Alex Smith played college football at Utah in the Mountain West. See every Utah draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/utah-utes.
How did Alex Smith's NFL career turn out?
174 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/alex-smith.