Tag: Alex Smith

Dolphins All-Pro wide receiver responds to the Chiefs signing Kareem Hunt

Miami #Dolphins All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill responds to the Kansas City #Chiefs signing Kareem Hunt | @EdEastonJr

Running back Kareem Hunt’s return to the Kansas City Chiefs has made a splash beyond the franchise. Players around the league are taking notice of the signing and providing their commentary and personal connection.

Miami Dolphins All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill has never been shy about voicing opinions on his former team. On Tuesday afternoon, he acknowledged the Chiefs’ recent signing of former 2017 draft pick Hunt to the practice squad.

“My boy Kareem back in kc I love it,” Hill posted on his X account.

Hill was Hunt’s teammate from 2017 to 2018. The offense heavily relied on the duo for then-quarterback Alex Smith and current starter Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs made the postseason each year but could not reach the Super Bowl.

Hunt was released in late November of 2018 due to off-the-field issues, while Hill was traded before the start of the 2022 season. The reunion is notable since Hunt led the league in rushing during his rookie season with Kansas City, and there always appeared to be unfinished business with the franchise.

Former Chiefs Pro Bowler congratulates Patrick Mahomes for breaking passing record

Former #Chiefs Pro Bowler Alex Smith congratulates Patrick Mahomes for breaking passing record | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs hung on to defeat the Baltimore Ravens in a Week 1 thriller, but a historic moment also occurred for the franchise’s record books.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes notably passed Len Dawson’s franchise-leading 28,507 passing yards mark last Thursday. He immediately received a congratulatory video message from retired former Chiefs star Alex Smith that was posted on the team’s social media.

“Patrick (Mahomes), you are now the all-time passing leader for the Chiefs. I’ve only got one question for you: What took you so long? In all seriousness, what you’ve done for this team, this city, and everyone whose ever worn a Chiefs jersey is nothing short of incredible,” said Smith. “You make us all proud, both on and off the field. From the very beginning, we all knew you were going to take this franchise to new heights, and that’s exactly what you’ve done.”

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Smith started for the Chiefs from 2013 to 2017 and ranks fourth in franchise history with 17,608 passing yards.

“Keep doing what you’re doing, man. I’m so proud and beyond happy for everything you’ve accomplished,” said Smith. “Congrats, and here’s to many more records.”

Mahomes finished Thursday’s victory at Arrowhead Stadium, going 20 of 28 for 291 yards with a touchdown, interception, and a 101.9 quarterback rating.

Ohio State basketball secures commitment from forward with offers from Xavier, Indiana

One in the fold for 2026! #GoBucks

The Ohio State basketball team secured a commitment from Class of 2026 forward Alex Smith Monday. Smith is playing his high school ball at Upper Arlington in Columbus but doesn’t have a star ranking per 247Sports.

However, Smith did have offers from in-state teams like Kent State and Cincinnati along with Xavier, Nebraska, Bryant, and Indiana, so a plethora of Division 1 programs were in the hunt for him. Smith released his official commitment on X Monday afternoon.

Smith joins Marcus Johnson as the two Class of 2026 commits set to play in Columbus. Johnson is a four-star point guard from Cleveland Ohio, the second-best player in the state of Ohio. Western Reserve Academy’s Anthony Thompson is the best player from the state in the class and is still undecided.

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The Buckeyes have signed Dorian Jones, though. He is the state’s top commit in the Class of 2025, so the Buckeyes have been doing a relatively good job at keeping the in-state talent local.

Smith is a name to keep in mind as Ohio State looks to build out its recruiting talent well into the future. Behind Jake Diebler, the Buckeyes had a strong 2023-24 season, finishing 22-14 and 9-11 in Big Ten play.

Alex Smith digs deep in interview with Chiefs TE Travis Kelce

See what Travis Kelce had to say about his relationship with Patrick Mahomes during an interview conducted by former #Chiefs QB Alex Smith.

The Kansas City Chiefs have relied on the connection between Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes to help lift their offense to new heights in recent seasons after the departure of dynamo wide receiver Tyreek Hill in 2022.

Though the duo’s accomplishments are many, Kelce’s star was born before Mahomes took over as the Chiefs’ starting quarterback, during Alex Smith’s tenure as Kansas City’s signal-caller between 2013 and 2017.

Kelce caught up with Smith during a recent interview on Sirius XM and spoke about his relationship with Mahomes ahead of the Chiefs’ championship defense campaign.

Check out what Kelce had to say in this video, which was posted by SiriusXM NFL Radio on Twitter:

Kelce’s relationship with Mahomes is one-of-a-kind and has been a key part of the pair’s success over the years.

Keep your eyes on the All-Pro tight end-quarterback combo when the Chiefs face the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL’s regular season kickoff on September 5.

 

Chiefs GM Brett Veach thanks former franchise QB: ‘He established a winning tradition’

Kansas City #Chiefs GM Brett Veach thanks former QB Alex Smith: ‘He established a winning tradition’ | @EdEastonJr

One of the highlights of training camp for the Kansas City Chiefs this year was the appearance of former quarterback Alex Smith.

Chiefs general manager Brett Veach was one of Smith’s guests for the SiriusXM Town Hall from training camp on Tuesday. He used his time to give thanks to Smith, who started 76 games for the Chiefs from 2013-2017.

“I know he’s too humble, but are any of us here right now if it’s not for this guy right here?” said Veach. “He established a winning tradition and a culture, and I mean in this league, it’s so hard to have success and sustained success.”

The Chiefs traded for Smith in the 2013 offseason, and Andy Reid named him the starter shortly after he took over as head coach. In five seasons as the starter in Kansas City, Smith won 50 games and threw for over 17,000 yards and 102 touchdowns against 33 interceptions.

“I don’t think any of us are here, including the guys you see on the field right now, if this guy didn’t come in here and do what he did and really paved the way for all of us,” said Veach. “So thank you, Alex, for everything.”

Since retiring, Smith has enjoyed a growing career in media and continues to be a welcomed face whenever he’s around Kansas City.

Chiefs OC Matt Nagy reacts to Alex Smith’s visit to training camp on Tuesday

Kansas City #Chiefs OC Matt Nagy reacts to former QB’s visit to training camp on Tuesday | @EdEastonJr

Many in the franchise appreciated Alex Smith’s tenure with the Kansas City Chiefs. Smith’s professionalism, strong play, and mentorship of a young Patrick Mahomes made him a welcome sight around the team.

Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy spoke with the media on Tuesday after practice about seeing the Chiefs’ former quarterback visiting Missouri Western State University.

“So, first of all, it’s been phenomenal seeing Alex. I was able to see him at the Super Bowl. (He is) such a rare person, just not the player, and we know him, but as a person as well, and what he’s been through. So it’s always great to see him back out here.”

Smith played under Nagy and head coach Andy Reid from 2013-2017, accumulating three Pro Bowl selections and finishing his last year in Kansas City as the league’s passer rating leader. He was traded before the 2018 season to Washington and suffered a life-threatening leg injury. He returned to the field against all odds to finish his career in 2020 as the NFL’s Comeback Player Of The Year.

LOOK: Legendary Mahomes mentor Alex Smith visits Chiefs training camp

Legendary QB Alex Smith is visiting #Chiefs training camp on Tuesday, paying a visit to his former teammates Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes

The Kansas City Chiefs have football royalty in attendance at their training camp practice this morning.

Former No. 1 overall pick and Chiefs legend Alex Smith was seen walking to the field with his former teammate Travis Kelce in St. Joseph and is set to observe drills beside Andy Reid, who helped revive his career in Kansas City between 2013 and 2017.

Smith, who is widely credited with having had an influential role in the early development of Patrick Mahomes, was a key part of Reid’s rebuild of the Chiefs in the mid-2010s, leading Kansas City to a 50-26 record in five years as a starter.

Check out this picture of Smith walking with Kelce to the practice field on Tuesday morning, which was posted by FOX 4 Sports Anchor Harold R. Kuntz on Twitter:

The Chiefs already had a high-profile visitor at Missouri Western State University last week when disgraced Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden sat in on practices before Kansas City’s first preseason game.

Stay tuned to see if Smith’s time at Chiefs training camp is a one-day affair or a week-long reunion.

Ohio State basketball offers 2026 in-state power forward Alex Smith

The Buckeyes offer the in-state hoops star. #GoBucks

Ohio State men’s basketball has been extremely active with offers out to prospects over the last week, especially since the contact window has opened for the 2026 recruiting class.

That trend for the Buckeyes continued on Monday, as they made an offer to in-state power forward, [autotag]Alex Smith[/autotag]. The 6-foot, 8-inch, 195-pound big man won’t have to travel far to visit because he resides just west of campus in the subburb of Upper Arlington.

At this moment Smith does not hold a ranking, but now that he has a scholarship from Ohio State, along with Indiana and a few other smaller schools, that could change in the future.

It’s great to see that under new head coach Jake Diebler there has been a renewed focus on going after local products. Ohio isn’t a hotbed for basketball talent, like it is for football, but most years there are more than a few Power Five caliber prospects.

The best in Ohio, stay in Ohio.

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Check out the Chiefs’ recent history against the 49ers

Take a look at the #Chiefs’ history against the #49ers since 2000 ahead of Super Bowl LVIII.

The Kansas City Chiefs are no strangers to facing the San Francisco 49ers and will compete against the West Coast powerhouse in Super Bowl LVIII for a chance to win back-to-back championships.

While regular season matchups against the 49ers are relatively uncommon for the Chiefs, San Francisco’s has been indelibly tied to Kansas City for decades.

Legendary 49ers quarterback Joe Montana decided to take his talents to Western Missouri to play for the Chiefs for two seasons in 1993 and 1994. Later in the 90s, Kansas City turned to another San Francisco signal-caller, Steve Bono, to quarterback the Chiefs from 1994 to 1996.

Then, in 2013, Kansas City made one of the most consequential moves in franchise history by trading for quarterback Alex Smith, who helped the Chiefs rebuild before mentoring Patrick Mahomes in 2017.

Clearly, these teams are bound at the hip in NFL history, and their matchups in recent seasons have been battles for the ages.

Check out the recent history dating back to 2000 between the Super Bowl LVIII contenders ahead of their championship matchup in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday: