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Watch: Roquan Smith was nearly a Bruin and not a Bulldog

Roquan Smith almost was a Bruin and not a Bulldog Smith might be Georgia’s most important player. The junior linebacker led the team in tackles as the Bulldogs went 12-1. Smith and the Bulldogs won the SEC Championship Game. Georgia also earned a spot in the college football playoffs. But what if the former Montezuma star Smith never even suited up for Georgia? Smith initially committed to UCLA live on TV in 2015. He did not sign a letter of intent. Later he learned that UCLA defensive coordinator J
By Mike Luck
Dec 14, 2017

Linebacker Roquan Smith might be Georgia’s most important player.

Without Nick Chubb at tailback, there’s still Sony Michel and D’Andre Swift available. And Jacob Eason might be able to step in for Jake Fromm at QB.

But where would the Rose Bowl-bound SEC champions be without Smith anchoring the defense?

The Montezuma standout almost never became a Bulldog. He originally committed to UCLA on live TV in 2015.

Watch the video above to see the circumstances that brought Smith to Athens.

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Mike Luck is an Audience Specialist on the sports team at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has worked at the AJC since 1980.

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