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

By Juliakate E Culpepper
April 27, 2018

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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