In 2018, Roquan Smith was the 8th Overall Pick in the 2018 Draft, with the Chicago Bears as his landing spot. Smith had a great run in the Windy City, but after he failed to negotiate a contract extension before the 2022 season, he wanted a way out. Smith continued to dominate on the field, but with the Bears knowing that he wanted out, he was traded to Baltimore midway through the 2022 Season to Baltimore, where he was an instant dominator in the interior.
Smith, already considered one of the best inside linebackers before he was traded, accelerated his game and finished his season as a First Team All-Pro, which was the first time he had ever done so. Smith tasted the post-season for the first time, and in 2023, Smith had his best year in the NFL, adding his second straight First Team All-Pro, where he had his first taste of Defensive Player of the Year votes.
The Baltimore Ravens’ (as of this writing) brief time with Roquan Smith is one of the most impressive brief stints in franchise history.
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