What draft pick was Alex Smith?

Smith is the 1st overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft. San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Alex Smith looks for a receiver during passing drills at the team's Santa Clara, Calif., headquarters Friday, May 6, 2005.

Who was drafted over Aaron Rodgers?

San Francisco held the No. 1 overall pick and chose Utah's Alex Smith over Aaron Rodgers from Cal. Even once Rodgers leaves the Packers the ripple effect on NFL history from the 49ers' choice will continue.

Who did 49ers draft instead of Aaron Rodgers?

Rodgers could have been the No. 1 pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, but San Francisco chose Utah's Alex Smith, instead.

What quarterbacks were drafted the same year as Aaron Rodgers?

What 13 quarterbacks were chosen in the 2005 NFL Draft after Alex Smith?

• QBs drafted in 2005. ...
• Round 1: Alex Smith, San Francisco. ...
• Round 1: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay. ...
• Round 1: Jason Campbell, Washington. ...
• Round 3: Charlie Frye, Cleveland. ...
• Round 3: Andrew Walter, Oakland. ...
• Round 3: David Greene, Seattle.

Where was Russell Wilson drafted?

1 overall. The Seattle Seahawks of the 2010s made the Emerald City the place to be for the first time since Pearl Jam and Nirvana were playing club gigs and opening for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Were Alex Smith and Aaron Rodgers in the same draft?

The only problem here is that in the days after Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to a Super Bowl victory, the internet flooded with articles about how the 49ers made a franchise-crippling decision by drafting Alex Smith instead of Aaron Rodgers. This is false.

Did Aaron Rodgers want to be drafted by the 49ers?

"Not as disappointed as the 49ers will be that they didn't draft me." Aaron Rodgers, a native of northern California, had just been asked in 2005 how disappointed he was that he didn't get taken in the NFL draft by his childhood rooting interest, the 49ers. San Francisco had the No.

What if the Niners drafted Aaron Rodgers?

If Rodgers landed in San Francisco and was even two-thirds the player he is now, the 49ers would've won more games and had later draft picks. And in all likelihood, high first-rounders like Michael Crabtree, Patrick Willis and Vernon Davis might not be in the Bay Area.

What round pick was Tom Brady?

They hired Bill Belichick, and the team made the biggest steal in NFL Draft history: selecting Tom Brady in the sixth round. Snagging Brady late in the draft was a move that would win the franchise nine AFC titles and six Super Bowls in the next 20 seasons.

Who was in Russell Wilson's draft class?

Russell Wilson was selected in the third round 75th overall by the Seattle Seahawks. Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles was selected 88th overall by the Philadelphia Eagles. Kirk Cousins was selected in the fourth-round 102nd overall by the Washington Redskins.

Why did the 49ers take Alex Smith over Aaron Rodgers?

In late April, Nolan explained to NFL Network (via CSNBayArea.com's Matt Maiocco) that San Francisco opted for Smith because he was a “good kid” and a “safe choice” while Rodgers was “very cocky, very confident, arrogant.”

What overall pick was Matt Ryan?

Originally the No. 3 overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, Ryan quarterbacked the Falcons to six playoff appearances and 10 postseason games over his time in Atlanta; he's been one of the most durable players in the league, too, having missed only three games in his entire career.

Is Tom Brady a 49ers fan?

Brady grew up a 49ers fan in San Mateo. He regularly attended 49ers games in the 1980s, including the 1981 NFC championship game. When you win seven Super Bowls, are widely considered the greatest player of all time and is one of the few QBs to win a ring with two different teams, you're allowed to call your own shots.

Who was the first pick in the 2006 NFL draft?

First overall pick Mario Williams was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and one-time All-Pro defensive end. Quarterback Jay Cutler enjoyed a 12-year career in the league, receiving one Pro Bowl invite.

What round was Rodgers drafted?

Aaron Rodgers holds up a Green Bay Packers jersey after being picked 24th overall in the first round of the NFL Draft. Aaron Rodgers after he was selected as the 24th pick, overall, in the NFL Draft.

When was Aaron Donald drafted?

Los Angeles Rams DL Aaron Donald remembers the day his NFL dreams came true when he was selected by the Rams with the 13th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.