Alex Smith played 16 seasons in the NFL and was the #1 overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft. Alex was a 3x pro bowler and the 2020 NFL Comeback player of the year after a gruesome leg injury in 2018. Alex's story of perseverance is inspiring and today on the show, he gets into the details on his return to football. Other topics include:
(2:00-7:30) - Growing up in San Diego, developing a love of football from afar
(7:30-10:00) - One scholarship athlete
(10:00-17:00) - The mental pressure of being the #1 NFL Draft Pick
(17:00-24:40) - Advice to rookies in the NFL
(24:20-31:00) - When did Alex know Patrick Mahomes was special
(31:00-42:00) - Alex's injury, his initial thoughts when it happened and his journey back to the NFL
(42:00-47:00) - The help of Alex's wife, his fear returning to football
(47:00-50:30) - Alex's new media career
And much more. Learn more about Alex at attitudeisfree.com
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