Sports
Sports

Roquan Smith becomes highest drafted linebacker in UGA history

Roquan Smith of Georgia poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked #8 overall by the Chicago Bears during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Roquan Smith of Georgia poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked #8 overall by the Chicago Bears during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
By Maghen Moore
April 27, 2018

Former Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith became the highest drafted linebacker in Georgia history during the 2018 NFL Draft.

Before Smith, former Bulldog Leonard Floyd was the highest drafted linebacker in Georgia history. Floyd was also drafted by the Chicago Bears.

About the Author

Maghen Moore
More Stories

The Latest

Presumed No. 1 NBA draft pick Cooper Flagg dunks during Duke's Final Four game against Houston.

Credit: AP

Sports Daily: Keep your eye on the (ping-pong) ball

Atlanta TV sports listings

Dream finding their rhythm with new coach, new faces on the roster

Featured

A sign announcing a home for sale is posted outside a home Feb. 1, 2024, in Acworth. Metro Atlanta saw a 4% decrease in April home sales compared to April 2024. (Mike Stewart/AP 2024)

Credit: AP

You’re probably seeing more homes for sale in metro Atlanta. Here’s why.

The are a lot more homes for sale in metro Atlanta than this time a year ago. Here's why and what it means for both the buyer and the seller

Atlanta Beltline seeks funding for driverless vehicle pilot program

The Atlanta Beltline plans a $3 million pilot program that will bring autonomous vehicles to the Westside Trail in advance of next year’s FIFA World Cup games.

Insurance chief John King jumps into Georgia’s U.S. Senate race

Republican casts himself as a combat-tested conservative who can win over both Kemp allies and MAGA loyalists.