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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 hands stands out most — the 81st 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

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
24.8

3th percentile among TEs · limited sample

9 games · 18 targets

Role×0.14-0.57
Hands×0.1-2.05
Volume×0.12-0.43
Total EPA×0.22-1.04
EPA/target×0.3-1.68
Yards/target×0.12-1.98

2012 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed11▶

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).

Size36▶

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

Receiving

Hands81▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat2▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability15▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share38▶

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

Air-Yards Share13▶

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

Impact

Efficiency4▶

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

Volume56▶

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)

2012 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
7
1.4/g
16
3/g
0
Away4
6
1.5/g
31
8/g
0
In division3
6
2.0/g
38
13/g
0
Out of division6
7
1.2/g
9
2/g
0
In wins3
2
0.7/g
2
1/g
0
In losses6
11
1.8/g
45
8/g
0
On grass7
9
1.3/g
15
2/g
0
On turf2
4
2.0/g
32
16/g
0
Indoors1
1
1.0/g
2
2/g
0
Outdoors8
12
1.5/g
45
6/g
0

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PHI1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD37.6
Week 2CIN3 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD56.1
Week 8LAC1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD34.1
Week 9BAL3 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD29.8
Week 11DAL1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD42.7
Week 12PIT—35.1
Week 13LV1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD41.4
Week 15WAS2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD39.5
Week 16DEN1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD37.4

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.

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