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.

College
He was recruited out of NSU University School as a four-star recruit by both ESPN and Rivals.com.

Smith 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. Smith would also become the first Georgia Bulldog to win the Butkus Award for top linebacker in college football.

On January 15, 2018, Smith said that he was going to enter the 2018 NFL Draft.

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. On June 15, Smith agreed to a four-year, $18.47 million fully guaranteed rookie contract with a signing bonus of $11.51 million.

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. 

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. On January 10, 2023, Smith signed a five-year, $100 million contract extension with the Ravens.

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Category:1997 births
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Category:African-American players of American football
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Category:Chicago Bears players
Category:Sportspeople from Georgia (U.S. state)