7. Alex Smith

Alex Smith will be best remember for his extraordinary selection. He got selected first by Bay Area team in a draft where Aaron Rodgers of California slipped to 24th. Despite his love for the game, Alex never let up on his education. He graduated from University of Utah with a GPA of 3.74. He guided San Francisco to NFC Championship in 2013.

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Smith’s career in the limelight was cut shot due to Colin Kaepernick’s emergence. When Kaepernick came through Smith was forced to sign a deal with Chiefs. While Kaepernick became a golden boy for 49ers, Smith continued to amaze NFL followers with his bright mind and educational credentials.