Roquan Daevon Smith (born April 8, 1997) is an American professional football linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). A standout at the University of Georgia, Smith became the first player in Bulldogs history to win the prestigious Butkus Award, given to the nation’s best linebacker. Known for his sideline-to-sideline speed, tackling ability, and football IQ, Smith was selected by the Chicago Bears as the eighth overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. After a successful career with the Bears, Smith was traded to the Ravens in the 2022 season, where he continued to be a dominant force in the middle of the defense. Smith’s leadership, work ethic, and ability to read offenses make him one of the top linebackers in the NFL. He remains a key figure in the Ravens’ defense, helping anchor their formidable linebacker corps.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Roquan Smith |
| Position | Linebacker |
| Team | Baltimore Ravens |
| No. | 0 |
| Born | April 8, 1997 (age 27) |
| Birthplace | Marshallville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| College | Georgia (2015–2017) |
| NFL Draft | 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8 |
| High School | Macon County (Montezuma, Georgia) |
| Season | Games Played (G) | Tackles (Tkl) | Sacks (Sack) | Interceptions (Int) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 16 | 121 | 1.5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 101 | 2.0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 18 | 139 | 4.0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 163 | 3.0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 17 | 121 | 3.0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 16 | 125 | 2.5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 74 | 1.5 | 1 |
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