Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith produced the second-best coverage grade among linebackers in 2018 NFL Draft class, according to a report Tuesday by Pro Football Focus.
Smith, who won the 2017 Butkus Award and was MVP of the SEC Championship game, earned an 88.5 coverage grade and allowed 0.56 yards per snap in coverage.
In his junior season with the Bulldogs, he recorded 137 total tackles, 6.5 sacks, two pass deflections, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.
Which linebackers in this draft class produced the top coverage grade in 2017? (via @PFF_Josh)https://t.co/fRuK1MLjdS pic.twitter.com/QLGbfG75mw
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) February 20, 2018
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