LOOK: Roquan Smith posts message on Instagram after being drafted by Bears

After being drafted eighth overall by the Chicago Bears Thursday in the 2018 NFL Draft, former Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith posted a photo and message on Instagram.

"Proud new member of (Chicago Bears). Got my (New Era Cap), now I'm ready to get to Chicago! Let's do this! #NFLDraft #BearsDraft #NewEraCap."

Smith also posted on his Instagram story Friday morning that he was on a flight to Chicago to meet with his new team.

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