ScoutIndex

WAS WAS

Alex Smith

TE

A 3rd-round pick (71st overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Stanford, Alex Smith has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2015 with WAS, a career spanning 11 NFL seasons. His yac ability stands out most — the 90th percentile at the position. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 163 catches for 1,473 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 250#

College

Stanford

Draft

Rd 3, 71st overall (2005)

Seasons

2005–2015

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
52.8

74th percentile among TEs · limited sample

11 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.27
Total EPA×0.22+0.45
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2008 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed18▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size30▶

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

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat52▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability90▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share37▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume47▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2015WAS41.42
2013CIN37.283121
2012CLE24.891347
2011CLE4810141311
2010CLE46.2116
2009PHI39.26325
2008TB52.811212503
2007TB9913323853
2006TB4613352503
2005TB58.816413672

Career profile

Across 10 NFL seasons on file, Alex Smith has played in 89 regular-season games, playing for 5 teams: TB (2005–2008), PHI (2009), CLE (2010–2012), CIN (2013), WAS (2015).

As a receiver he has caught 163 passes for 1,473 yards and 13 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2007 with TB: 385 yards and 3 touchdowns in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
9
2.3/g
114
29/g
2
Away7
12
1.7/g
136
19/g
1
In division5
9
1.8/g
104
21/g
1
Out of division6
12
2.0/g
146
24/g
2
In wins6
14
2.3/g
159
27/g
3
In losses5
7
1.4/g
91
18/g
0
On grass8
16
2.0/g
190
24/g
3
On turf3
5
1.7/g
60
20/g
0
Indoors2
3
1.5/g
21
11/g
0
Outdoors9
18
2.0/g
229
25/g
3

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NO2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD49.7
Week 2ATL2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD55.6
Week 3CHI3 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD27.9
Week 4GB2 rec, 26 yds, 1 TD62.2
Week 5DEN1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD44.2
Week 6CAR3 rec, 43 yds, 1 TD86.8
Week 7SEA2 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD48.8
Week 8DAL2 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD55.4
Week 9KC2 rec, 12 yds, 1 TD58
Week 14CAR1 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD48.6
Week 15ATL1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD40.8

Alex Smith — common questions

What position does Alex Smith play?
Alex Smith is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Alex Smith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Alex Smith has played for TB (2005–2008), PHI (2009), CLE (2010–2012), CIN (2013), WAS (2015).
Where did Alex Smith go to college?
Alex Smith played college football at Stanford.
When was Alex Smith drafted?
Alex Smith was selected in round 3, 71st overall, of the 2005 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Alex Smith scored?
Alex Smith has 13 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (13 receiving).
What is Alex Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
Alex Smith rated 41.4 for 2015, the 28th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 3, 2005

Also from Stanford