Georgia fans react to Roquan Smith’s decision to declare for NFL draft
Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith declared for the NFL draft on Monday, and Bulldogs fans everywhere used the development to reflect on the player’s legacy in Athens.
Smith became a pivotal part of a Georgia defense that helped lead the Bulldogs this season to an SEC title, a Rose Bowl championship and an appearance in the National Championship Game. He was a consensus first-team All-American, the SEC Defensive Player of the Year (as chosen by the AP and coaches) and the Butkus Award winner. His impact was large and undeniable during Georgia’s memorable 13-2 campaign.
Multiple Georgia fans used Twitter to pass along their appreciation to Smith after his announcement. We’ve collected a sampling below.
Roquan Smith, you’re a Damn Good Dawg! Thank you for setting the standard
— Midnight Angel (@JockJayB) January 15, 2018
roquan smith declaring for nfl draft is bittersweet
— ash (@puaash) January 15, 2018
Thank you @RoquanSmith1 . Best tackler I have ever seen.
— Coach Mathis (@ClaeMathis) January 15, 2018
Thank you @RoquanSmith1. Not every day we get to watch an "all-timer." You were something else.
— Luke Goddard (@rlukegoddard) January 15, 2018
Breaking! @RoquanSmith1 has announced he is forgoing his Senior year to enter NFL Draft. One of the All-Time Great Dawgs. Thank you for all your gave to the UGA program #DGD. Will be greatly missed! pic.twitter.com/dsrpZt90gm
— UGA (@ugaFBnation) January 15, 2018
Bummed I can’t use #montezumasrevenge, but go get that paper @RoquanSmith1
— Rainman (@Savant_16) January 15, 2018
@RoquanSmith1 you will be missed! One of the best Dawgs ever! https://t.co/1L69kNho0w
— Mike Dorough (@MikeDDawg) January 15, 2018
Best of luck and thank you for all you did to help us have a heck of a season at Georgia @RoquanSmith1
— Bryan (@DGD2018) January 15, 2018
@RoquanSmith1
Thank you for representing #UGA with class and leadership on and off the field. 👏👏👏
Good luck in the #NFL 🙏#GoDawgs #DawgNation— Brian Hays (@BrianHays73) January 15, 2018
Best of luck @RoquanSmith1, you’ve earned it.
— Aaron Shannon (@TherealAtrain11) January 15, 2018
