Roquan Smith is an American NFL footballer. Currently, he plays for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). His playing position is linebacker. He played college football at Georgia. He became the first Georgia Bulldog to win the Butkus Award. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears with the eighth overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He made his NFL debut against Green Bay Packers.
What is Roquan Smith Known For?
- Roquan Smith is a NFL footballer.
- He is known for playing linebacker for the Chicago Bears.
Who are Roquan Smith’s Parents?
Roquan Smith opened his eyes for the first time on April 8, 1997. He is from Mount Vernon, Georgia, USA. Roquan Daevon Smith is his full name. His nationality is American whereas he belongs to the Mixed (American-African) ethnicity. His present age is 25 as of 2022.
About his family, he was born to his father, Roderick Smith, and his mother, Shaquana Thomas. His dad worked as a contractor and his mum was a staff at Fort Valley State University. He has three siblings – Rod Smith, Tyanna, and Omar Richards.
Smith attended Macon County High School and then, the University of Georgia.
Roquan Smith NFL Career
High School and College Career
- Smith played football for the Bulldogs while he was attending Macon County High School.
- While at the University of Georgia, he played college football under head coaches Mark Richt and Kirby Smart.
- He played in 12 games and recorded 20 tackles in 2015 as a true freshman.
- He started 10 of 13 games, recording 95 tackles as a sophomore.
- He then decided to forgo his final year of eligibility and entered the 2018 NFL Draft
Chicago Bears
- Roquan Smith was initially drafted by the Chicago Bears with the eighth overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
- On August 14, the Bears signed Smith to a fully guaranteed four-year, $18.47 million contract that included a signing bonus of $11.51 million.
- He made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers on NBC Sunday Night Football.
- After that, he played against Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings, and Philadelphia Eagles.
- He finished his 2018 season with 121 tackles, five sacks, five passes defended, and one interception.
- In his 2019 season, he played against Denver Broncos in Week 2, against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11, and Detroit Lions in Week 13.
- He started his 2020 season in Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans, in Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings, and in Week 16 against Jacksonville Jaguars.
- The Bears exercised the fifth-year option on Smith’s contract on 27th April 2021 which guarantees a salary of $9.7 million for the 2022 season.
- He finished his 2021 season with one interception and 163 total tackles, the fifth-most in the NFL.
- In early August 2022, he announced that while he tried to negotiate a contract extension during the offseason, he has requested the Bears trade him stating the reason being the “new front office regime doesn’t value me here.”
- He did report to the Bears’ training camp but refused to practice.
- On 20th August 20, he ended his holdout from practices and stated he would no longer continue negotiating with the Bears’ front office for the remainder of the 2022 season.
- On 25th September, he recorded 16 total tackles, two tackles for loss, and an interception, during a 23-20 win over the Houston Texans.
- He was traded to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8.
Awards and Achievements
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (2020, 2021)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2018)
- Unanimous All-American (2017)
- Butkus Award (2017)
- SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2017)
- First-team All-SEC (2017)
Who is Roquan Smith’s Girlfriend?
Roquan Smith is an unmarried man but he is rumored to be dating Abella Danger who is a p**nstar. Their relationship came to the public after Roquan shared a picture of Abella on a party boat. They have been spotted many times as well. Recently, there is no details about their relationship. His sexual orientation is straight and he is not gay.
How much is Roquan Smith’s Net Worth?
Roquan Smith is an American football linebacker who currently plays for the Bears. As of 2022, the net worth of Roquan is estimated to have between $1 million – $5 million. He signed his 4-year contract with the team for $18,477,168.
On April 27, 2021, the Bears exercised the fifth-year option on Smith’s contract, which guarantees a salary of $9.7 million for the 2022 season. His source of wealth comes from an NFL football career. He is living a lavish lifestyle right now.
Roquan Smith Height and Weight
Roquan Smith has a tall standing height of 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) and his body weight measures 232 lb (105 kg). He frequently hits the gym to maintain his body. His body type is athletic. His eye color is black and his hair color is brown-black.
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