Bio
Alex Smith
Height: 6-4
Weight: 258
Position: Tight End
College: Stanford University
Born: May 22, 1982
Alex has football in his genes. He is the son of Edwin Smith, who played for the Denver Broncos from 1973-1976. Alex attended Mullen High School in Denver, Colo., and earned varsity letters in football, basketball and track. He helped lead the Mullen High School football team to the Colorado 5A championship as a junior. At Stanford University, Alex was an Economics major and became one of the best tight ends that the Cardinal has ever had. He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 3rd round of the 2005 NFL draft and looks to continue to be a valuable receiver and blocker for the Bucs in 2008; his third season with the team.
More about Alex:
Nickname: Smitty
What people don't know about me is: I have a Black Belt in Tai Kwon Do
The reason I love football is: It's the ultimate team game
I pattern my play after: Shannon Sharpe, Tony Gonzalez, Jeremy Shockey
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Put other's interests ahead of mine
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Praying
The toughest player I have faced in college is: Terrell Suggs, Arizona State
The sports team I followed when I was younger: The Chicago Bulls, Denver Broncos
When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: All of the Broncos
The athlete I admire most is: Michael Jordan
The person I admire most is: My parents, grandparents
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jay Z
The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus, Michael Jordan, Dr. Martin Luther King,
Best book I have read: Catcher in the Rye
Favorite food: Steak and potatoes
Least Favorite food: Vegetables
If I had to cook all of my meals, I'd probably survive on: Macaroni and cheese and cereal
Favorite movie: Gladiator
Favorite TV show: Smallville
Favorite actor: Samuel L. Jackson
Favorite actress: Halle Berry
If a movie were made of my life, I would have the following actor play me: Will Smith
Favorite musical group or performer: Jay Z
The best advice I ever received was: Put God first in all things that you do (my dad)
The person who had the greatest influence on my life: My parents, grandparents
One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Jesus performing any one of his incredible miracles
The place I'd most like to visit: Australia
The favorite place I've visited: The Bahamas
Hobbies: Video games, drawing, sleeping
My advice to youngsters: Live everyday to the fullest because there is no going back
My most prized possession: My Bible
What people don't know about me is: I have a Black Belt in Tai Kwon Do
The reason I love football is: It's the ultimate team game
I pattern my play after: Shannon Sharpe, Tony Gonzalez, Jeremy Shockey
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Put other's interests ahead of mine
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Praying
The toughest player I have faced in college is: Terrell Suggs, Arizona State
The sports team I followed when I was younger: The Chicago Bulls, Denver Broncos
When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: All of the Broncos
The athlete I admire most is: Michael Jordan
The person I admire most is: My parents, grandparents
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jay Z
The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus, Michael Jordan, Dr. Martin Luther King,
Best book I have read: Catcher in the Rye
Favorite food: Steak and potatoes
Least Favorite food: Vegetables
If I had to cook all of my meals, I'd probably survive on: Macaroni and cheese and cereal
Favorite movie: Gladiator
Favorite TV show: Smallville
Favorite actor: Samuel L. Jackson
Favorite actress: Halle Berry
If a movie were made of my life, I would have the following actor play me: Will Smith
Favorite musical group or performer: Jay Z
The best advice I ever received was: Put God first in all things that you do (my dad)
The person who had the greatest influence on my life: My parents, grandparents
One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Jesus performing any one of his incredible miracles
The place I'd most like to visit: Australia
The favorite place I've visited: The Bahamas
Hobbies: Video games, drawing, sleeping
My advice to youngsters: Live everyday to the fullest because there is no going back
My most prized possession: My Bible