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WAS WAS

Alex Smith

QB

A 1st-round pick (1st overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Utah, Alex Smith has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2020 with WAS, capping a 16-season NFL career. His 31.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 10th percentile. His accuracy stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 14 NFL seasons, he has totaled 35,661 passing yards and 199 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 215#

College

Utah

Draft

Rd 1, 1st overall (2005)

Seasons

2005–2020

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
83.1

99th percentile among QBs

15 games · 540 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.25
Total EPA×0.24+2.18
Conversion×0.08+1.03
Dropback EPA×0.34+1.88
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+1.99
Ball security×0.12+2.14

2017 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed76▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst67▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility96▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size41▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength14▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy99▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security97▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance48▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility78▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency95▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume85▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion81▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2020WAS318158263
2018WAS49.4102180101681
2017KC83.1154042263551
2016KC61.515350215134513
2015KC61.8163486204982
2014KC69.5153265182541
2013KC571533132343111-4
2012SF62.410173713132
2011SF59.1163144171792
2010SF44.21123701460
2009SF45.111235018511-6
2007SF25.67914289
2006SF45.2162901161512
2005SF7.298751103

Career profile

Alex Smith has appeared in 174 regular-season games across 14 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: SF (2005–2012), KC (2013–2017), WAS (2018–2020).

As a passer he has thrown for 35,661 yards and 199 touchdowns with 108 interceptions. He has rushed for 2,608 yards and 15 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2017 with KC: 4,042 yards and 26 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2017: a 83.1, in the 99th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2017 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home8
1,994
249/g
8
2
208
26/g
1
Away7
2,048
293/g
18
3
147
21/g
0
In division5
1,198
240/g
8
1
79
16/g
0
Out of division10
2,844
284/g
18
4
276
28/g
1
In wins9
2,396
266/g
15
1
191
21/g
1
In losses6
1,646
274/g
11
4
164
27/g
0
On grass10
2,491
249/g
13
2
217
22/g
1
On turf5
1,551
310/g
13
3
138
28/g
0
Indoors2
587
294/g
5
1
38
19/g
0
Outdoors13
3,455
266/g
21
4
317
24/g
1

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonTEN264 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 13 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 1NE368 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD77
Week 2PHI251 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 21 rush yds, 0 TD58.8
Week 3LAC155 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD46.2
Week 4WAS293 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 56 rush yds, 1 TD68.4
Week 5HOU324 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 19 rush yds, 0 TD89
Week 6PIT246 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 13 rush yds, 0 TD53.2
Week 7LV342 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT74.8
Week 8DEN202 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 33 rush yds, 0 TD46
Week 9DAL263 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 19 rush yds, 0 TD49.6
Week 11NYG230 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 27 rush yds, 0 TD43.6
Week 12BUF199 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 35 rush yds, 0 TD38.6
Week 13NYJ366 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 INT · 70 rush yds, 0 TD74.6
Week 14LV268 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 24 rush yds, 0 TD53.1
Week 15LAC231 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 13 rush yds, 0 TD55.5
Week 16MIA304 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 13 rush yds, 0 TD77.5

Alex Smith — common questions

What position does Alex Smith play?
Alex Smith is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Alex Smith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Alex Smith has played for SF (2005–2012), KC (2013–2017), WAS (2018–2020).
Where did Alex Smith go to college?
Alex Smith played college football at Utah.
When was Alex Smith drafted?
Alex Smith was selected in round 1, 1st overall, of the 2005 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Alex Smith scored?
Alex Smith has 214 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (199 passing, 15 rushing).
What is Alex Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
Alex Smith rated 31.0 for 2020, the 10th percentile among QBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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