Roquan Smith
Roquan Daevon Smith (born April 8, 1997) is an American football linebacker. He plays for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He has also played for the Chicago Bears.
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||||||||||
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| Born: | April 8, 1997 Marshallville, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Macon County (Montezuma, Georgia) | ||||||||||||||||
| College: | Georgia (2015–2017) | ||||||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||||||
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College
He was recruited out of NSU University School as a four-star recruit by both ESPN and Rivals.com.[1][2]
Jackson started his career by playing college football at Georgia.
During his time at Georgia, Smith played in the SEC Championship Game. He would be named the MVP of the game. He would also be named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year.[3] Smith would also become the first Georgia Bulldog to win the Butkus Award for top linebacker in college football.[4]
On January 15, 2018, Smith said that he was going to enter the 2018 NFL Draft.[5]
NFL
Chicago Bears
On April 26, 2018, the Chicago Bears drafted Smith with the 8th pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.[6] On June 15, Smith agreed to a four-year, $18.47 million fully guaranteed rookie contract with a signing bonus of $11.51 million.[7]
On September 9, Smith made his NFL debut with the Bears in a 24-23 loss to the Green Bay Packers. In the game, he was able to record his first sack.[8]
Baltimore Ravens
On October 31, 2022, the Bears traded Smith to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for A. J. Klein, a 2023 second round pick, and a 2023 fifth round pick.[9] On January 10, 2023, Smith signed a five-year, $100 million contract extension with the Ravens.[10]
Roquan Smith Media
Smith with Khalil Mack, DeAndre Houston-Carson, and Akiem Hicks of the Chicago Bears in 2018
Roquan Smith in a game against the Seattle Seahawks
Smith shaking hands with Maryland Governor Wes Moore in 2023.
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References
- ↑ "Roquan Smith Recruiting Profile". ESPN. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ↑ "Roquan Smith Recruiting Profile". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ↑ "Georgia, Auburn split top awards on AP All-SEC football team". Associated Press. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ↑ "Roquan Smith Wins Butkus Award as NFL's Best Linebacker". Baltimore Ravens. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ↑ "Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith to enter NFL draft". ESPN. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ↑ "Roquan Smith selected No. 8 overall by Bears". National Football League. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ↑ "Roquan Smith ends holdout, signs contract". Chicago Bears. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ↑ "Roquan Smith debut: Bears rookie LB posts sack on first NFL snap". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ↑ "Bears trading LB Roquan Smith to Ravens for draft picks". National Football League. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ↑ "Ravens, LB Roquan Smith agree to terms on five-year, $100 million contract extension". National Football League. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
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