"Troy definitely can play in the National Football League. I have no doubts about that," said Baltimore GM Ozzie Newsome, who chose Smith in the fifth round (174th overall) of the 2007 draft.

Troy Smith helped Ohio State break a three-game losing streak in his first career start against Indiana on Oct. 23, 2004. Against Iowa, Smith took over for Zwick in the third quarter and finished ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Troy Smith is approaching this week as if he will remain the San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback for at least one more Sunday. Smith hadn't received word Monday from ...

Ohio State's Troy Smith, 10, against Michigan in the first half of their game at the Ohio Stadium, November 18, 2006. (Dispatch photo by Neal C. Lauron) Ncl Biggame 16 / Neal C. Lauron / USA TODAY ...

For now, Troy Smith is the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. That could change in the next few days if Alex Smith is healthy enough to go by Sunday's game with St. Louis.

Troy Smith may win or lose the game, but he will have his name etched into the San Francisco 49ers record book by becoming the first African-American quarterback to start for the 49ers.

Troy Smith spent the past three years with the Baltimore Ravens, for whom his only two starts came in the 2007 season as he struggled to live up to the hype from his college days.

Troy Smith marched the 49ers down the field and commanded an offense to an overtime victory against St. Louis. He was pummeled with adversity, having touchdowns called back and a slew of penalties ...

Troy won the Heisman and JaMarcus did not... Before you say"We already have plenty of Quarterbacks",realize this:Tom Cable loves competition and what better than to bring in the man who played ...