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Article: 49ers Make Utah's Alex Smith No. 1 Pick

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RALPH D. RUSSO, AP Sports Writer
AP Online
04-23-2005
Dateline: NEW YORK


Utah quarterback Alex Smith (11) prepares to pass to wide receiver Paris Warren for a touchdown against Colorado State in the fourth quarter in this Nov. 6, 2004 photo, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac)

Alex Smith was the first pick in the NFL draft Saturday by the San Francisco 49ers, who couldn't find a team willing to trade for the top choice when there was no clear-cut No. 1 player.

The 49ers had narrowed their choices to Smith, California quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Michigan wide receiver Braylon Edwards, but chose the Utah passer despite not being able to sign him before the draft.

They had also ...

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