Who is Alex Smith?
In short
Alex Smith is a former American professional football quarterback who played 16 seasons in the NFL. He is currently not in the news, though the name is often confused with Australian cricketer Steve Smith, who was recently ruled out of the Cape Town Test due to a neck injury.
Who they are now
He is a retired professional athlete who previously played for the San Francisco 49ers and other NFL teams. He is best known for his long career as a quarterback in the National Football League.
Why they are in the news
The reason for current searches is not confirmed here, though the name is appearing alongside news regarding cricketer Steve Smith's injury.
An example of their work
He led the San Francisco 49ers to their first NFC Championship Game appearance since 1997 during his breakout 2011 season. He was also selected as the first overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft.
Easy to mix up
Steve Smith (Australian cricketer)