NFL Records
124
Games
163
Receptions
1,473
Rec Yards
13
Rec TD
Alex Smith is a former tight end out of Stanford, selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 71st overall pick (round 3) in the 2005 NFL Draft. He played 124 regular-season games from 2005 to 2015, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Redskins.
Draft Details
Alex Smith Career Stats
- Primary starter for 3 seasons.
- Best statistical season: 2005 with TB (367 receiving yards).
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 |  TB | 16 | 0 | 41 | 367 | 2 |
| 2006 | TB | 13 | 0 | 35 | 250 | 3 |
| 2007 | TB | 13 | 1 | 32 | 385 | 3 |
| 2008 | TB | 11 | 0 | 21 | 250 | 3 |
| 2009 |  PHI | 6 | 8 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| 2010 |  CLE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | CLE | 10 | 25 | 14 | 131 | 1 |
| 2012 | CLE | 9 | 18 | 13 | 47 | 0 |
| 2013 |  CIN | 8 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 1 |
| 2015 |  WAS | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 89 | 61 | 163 | 1,473 | 13 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 18, 2026
Related Links
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2005 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Cadillac Williams | RB | Auburn |
| 2 | 36 | Barrett Ruud | ILB | Nebraska |
| 3 | 91 | Chris Colmer | OT | North Carolina State |
| 4 | 107 | Dan Buenning | G | Wisconsin |
| 5 | 141 | Donte Nicholson | DB | Oklahoma |
| 5 | 155 | Larry Brackins | WR | Pearl River CC |
| 6 | 178 | Anthony Bryant | NT | Alabama |
| 7 | 221 | Rick Razzano | RB | Ole Miss |
| 7 | 225 | Paris Warren | WR | Utah |
| 7 | 231 | Hamza Abdullah | DB | Washington State |
| 7 | 253 | J.R. Russell | WR | Louisville |