Roquan Smith

Smith was introduced to organized football at the age of six. In the years to follow his youth football coaches had to keep a copy of his birth certificate on file to dispute claims that he was too old to play.{{cite web |title=Roquan Smith |url=http://ftp.ravenspr.com/bio_updates_player/smith_roquan.pdf |website=Baltimoreravens.com |publisher=Baltimore Ravens}} He attended Macon County High School in Montezuma, Georgia, where he played football for the Bulldogs.{{Cite web |last=Seibel |first=Ron |date=February 2, 2015 |title=Smith about to give Macon County its big moment |url=http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-georgia/bulldogs-blog/article29392603.html |access-date=April 10, 2018 |website=Columbus Ledger-Enquirer}} He originally committed to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to play college football but changed his commitment to the University of Georgia.{{Cite magazine |date=February 13, 2015 |title=Four-star LB Roquan Smith commits to Georgia without LOI |url=https://www.si.com/college-football/2015/02/13/roquan-smith-commits-georgia-ucla-no-loi |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=April 10, 2018}}{{Cite web |last=Carvell |first=Michael |date=February 13, 2015 |title=Roquan Smith: UGA beats UCLA for historic recruit |url=http://recruiting.blog.ajc.com/2015/02/13/roquan-smith-uga-beats-ucla-for-historic-recruit/ |access-date=April 10, 2018 |website=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}}

While at the University of Georgia, Smith played college football under head coaches Mark Richt and Kirby Smart.{{Cite web |title=Georgia Bulldogs Coaches |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/georgia/ |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} As a true freshman at Georgia in 2015, Smith played in 12 games and recorded 20 tackles.{{Cite web |last=Paschall |first=David |date=August 4, 2016 |title=Active Roquan Smith impressing Georgia coach Kirby Smart |url=http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/sports/college/story/2016/aug/04/active-roqusmith-impressing-smart/379430/ |access-date=October 3, 2018 |website=Times Free Press}} As a sophomore in 2016, he started 10 of 13 games, recording 95 tackles.{{Cite web |last=Sudge |first=Brandon |date=July 14, 2017 |title=Roquan Smith garners high expectations, bold comparison ahead of junior season |url=http://www.macon.com/sports/college/university-of-georgia/bulldogs-beat/uga-football/article161475378.html |access-date=October 3, 2018 |website=Macon.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Paschall |first=David |date=July 20, 2017 |title=Roquan Smith ready to build off Georgia's 2016 finish |url=http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/sports/college/story/2017/jul/20/roqusmith-ready-build-georgias-2016-finish/439206/ |access-date=October 3, 2018 |website=Times Free Press}}

In 2017, Smith was named MVP of the SEC Championship Game, as well as SEC Defensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press.{{Cite web |title=Georgia, Auburn split top awards on AP All-SEC football team |url=https://collegefootball.ap.org/atnonline/article/georgia-auburn-split-top-awards-ap-all-sec-football-team |access-date=October 3, 2018 |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612233257/https://collegefootball.ap.org/atnonline/article/georgia-auburn-split-top-awards-ap-all-sec-football-team |url-status=dead }} He became the first Georgia Bulldog to win the Butkus Award.{{Cite web |title=Dick Butkus Award Winners |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/butkus.html |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Smith decided to forgo his final year of eligibility and entered the 2018 NFL draft.

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Smith was selected by the Chicago Bears with the eighth overall pick in the first-round of the 2018 NFL draft.{{Cite web |date=April 26, 2018 |title=Roquan Smith selected No. 8 overall by Bears |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/roquan-smith-selected-no-8-overall-by-bears-0ap3000000928991 |access-date=January 6, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}

His contract signing was significantly delayed due to contract disputes between the Bears and Smith's agency CAA Football over language in his rookie contract stating whether his guaranteed money would be reclaimed by the team if he was suspended due to the NFL's new rule outlawing contact leading with the helmet. CAA argued for wording that would protect Smith's guaranteed earnings, while the Bears preferred for decisions to be determined by the league, a situation that was exacerbated by skepticism surrounding the rule and the frequency of tackling in Smith's role.{{Cite news |last=Campbell |first=Rich |date=July 28, 2018 |title=Roquan Smith's holdout centers on new NFL helmet-contact rule |work=Chicago Tribune |url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-roquan-smith-contract-holdout-helmets-20180728-story.html |access-date=August 15, 2018}} On August 14, the Bears signed Smith to a fully guaranteed four-year, $18.47 million contract that included a signing bonus of $11.51 million.{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Roquan Smith contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/chicago-bears/roquan-smith-25103/ |access-date=September 19, 2018 |website=spotrac.com}} He was the last first-round pick in his draft class to sign with his team.{{Cite web |date=August 14, 2018 |title=Roquan Smith ends holdout, signs contract |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/smith-expected-to-address-media-tuesday |access-date=August 14, 2018 |website=www.chicagobears.com}}{{Cite web |last=Knoblauch |first=Austin |date=August 13, 2018 |title=Roquan Smith agrees to $18.4M rookie deal with Bears |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/roquan-smith-agrees-to-18-4m-rookie-deal-with-bears-0ap3000000947646 |access-date=August 14, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}

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In his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers on NBC Sunday Night Football, Smith recorded a sack on the Packers' quarterback DeShone Kizer on his first career snap.{{Cite web |last=Finley |first=Patrick |date=September 9, 2018 |title=Roquan Smith debut: Bears rookie LB posts sack on first NFL snap |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/bears-roquan-smith-packers-sack-first-snap/ |access-date=September 12, 2018 |website=Chicago Sun-Times}} In Week 6 against the Miami Dolphins, Smith made 13 tackles.{{Cite web |last=Stankevitz |first=JJ |date=October 15, 2018 |title=Bears grades: Defense falls flat, and a longer look at Matt Nagy's decision-making |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/bears-grades-defense-falls-flat-and-longer-look-matt-nagys-decision-making |access-date=October 17, 2018 |website=NBC Sports Chicago |quote=Roquan Smith racked up 13 tackles...}} In Week 9 against the Buffalo Bills, Smith made 13 tackles as the Bears won the game 41–9.{{Cite web |last=Eurich |first=Matt |date=November 4, 2018 |title=5 Bears up, 5 Bears down vs. Bills |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/chicago-bears/LongFormArticle/Bears-up-down-vs-Bills-124274601 |access-date=November 12, 2018 |website=247sports.com}}{{Cite web |date=November 4, 2018 |title=Bears' Roquan Smith: Ties season high in tackles |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/bears-roquan-smith-ties-season-high-in-tackles/ |access-date=November 12, 2018 |website=CBSSports.com}} In Week 10 against the Detroit Lions, he made 10 tackles and sacked quarterback Matthew Stafford, while the Bears won 34–22,{{Cite web |last=Eurich |first=Matt |date=November 11, 2018 |title=Allen Robinson dominates in Bears win over Lions |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/chicago-bears/ContentGallery/Allen-Robinson-Bears-win-over-Lions-highlights-124590992/ |access-date=November 12, 2018 |website=247sports.com}} while also leading the team in tackles in both of these weeks.{{Cite web |last=Jahns |first=Adam L. |date=November 11, 2018 |title=Welcome back, Mack: Bears OLB Khalil Mack stars in return with two sacks |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/bears-lions-khalil-mack-sacks-celebrations-defense-win/ |access-date=November 12, 2018 |website=Chicago Sun-Times |quote=And linebacker Roquan Smith led the Bears in tackles for the second game in a row with 10, which included a sack on a blitz.}} In Week 12 against the Lions, he made 11 tackles and sacked quarterback Stafford in a 23–16 win.{{Cite web |last=Eurich |first=Matt |date=November 22, 2018 |title=Bears players react to Thanksgiving Day win |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/chicago-bears/LongFormArticle/Bears-Thanksgiving-win-reaction-125131759/ |access-date=November 23, 2018 |website=247sports.com}}{{Cite web |date=November 22, 2018 |title=Bears' Roquan Smith: Explodes in Thursday's win |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/bears-roquan-smith-explodes-in-thursdays-win/ |access-date=November 23, 2018 |website=CBSSports.com}}

In Week 14 against the Los Angeles Rams, Smith made six tackles and recorded his first career interception off Jared Goff and returned the ball 22 yards to the four-yard line as the Bears won 15–6.{{Cite web |last=Cohen |first=Jay |date=December 10, 2018 |title=Goff, Rams shut down by Bears in 15–6 loss |url=https://www.apnews.com/5db990577f614845b862a6769bfb54ba |access-date=December 10, 2018 |website=AP News}}{{Cite web |last=Eurich |first=Matt |date=December 10, 2018 |title=Bears defense dominates Rams in big Sunday Night Football win |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/chicago-bears/ContentGallery/Bears-defense-dominates-Rams-highlights-126141718/ |access-date=December 10, 2018 |website=247sports.com}}{{Cite web |last=Perez |first=Bryan |date=December 10, 2018 |title=Roquan Smith has something in common with Brian Urlacher after Wk 14 INT |url=https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2018/12/09/roquan-smith-has-something-in-common-with-brian-urlacher-after-wk-14-int/ |access-date=December 10, 2018 |website=Bears Wire}} In Week 15 against the Green Bay Packers, Smith made 10 tackles in a 24–17 win.{{Cite web |date=December 16, 2018 |title=Bears' Roquan Smith: Reaches double-digit tackles again |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/bears-roquan-smith-reaches-double-digit-tackles-again/ |access-date=December 17, 2018 |website=CBSSports.com}} In Week 16 against the San Francisco 49ers, Smith made nine tackles and sacked Nick Mullens in a 14–9 win.{{Cite web |last=Jahns |first=Adam L. |date=December 24, 2018 |title=Film Study: Five takeaways from the Bears' 14–9 win against the 49ers |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/bears-49ers-playoffs-mitch-trubisky-matt-nagy-roquan-smith-danny-trevathan-observations-analysis/ |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=Chicago Sun-Times |quote=Smith was everywhere again. He led the Bears with nine total tackles. His sack of Mullens in the third quarter on second-and-eight also deterred a 49ers drive.}} On December 30, during a Week 17 game against the Minnesota Vikings, Smith had six tackles as the Bears defeated the Vikings 24–10.{{Cite web |date=December 31, 2018 |title=Bears' Roquan Smith: Finishes amazing rookie season |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/bears-roquan-smith-finishes-amazing-rookie-season/ |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=CBSSports.com}}

On January 6, 2019, in the Bears' 16–15 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in a Wild Card playoff game, Smith led the team with seven tackles and made an interception off Nick Foles.{{Cite web |last=Kelly |first=Brad |date=January 7, 2019 |title=Rookie Takeaways: Wild Card Sunday |url=https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/01/07/rookie-takeaways-wild-card-sunday/ |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=The Draft Network}}

Smith finished the season with 121 tackles, five sacks, five passes defended, and one interception. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2018.htm |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was selected as Pro Bowl alternate.{{Cite web |last=Stankevitz |first=JJ |date=December 19, 2018 |title=The Bears will deservingly be well-represented at the 2019 Pro Bowl |url=https://www.nbcsportschicago.com/nfl/chicago-bears/the-bears-will-deservingly-be-well-represented-at-the-2019-pro-bowl/253620/ |access-date=February 7, 2024 |website=NBC Sports Chicago |language=en-US}}

In Week 2 against the Denver Broncos, Smith recorded a team high 13 tackles as the Bears won 16–14.{{Cite web |date=September 15, 2019 |title=Pineiro's 53-yard field goal lifts Bears past Broncos 16–14 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128120 |access-date=September 15, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} In Week 11 against the Rams on Sunday Night Football, Smith recorded a team high 11 tackles and intercepted a pass thrown by Jared Goff in the 17–7 loss.{{Cite web |date=November 17, 2019 |title=Gurley, Brown help Rams ground out 17–7 win over Bears |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128133 |access-date=November 17, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} In Week 13 against the Lions on Thanksgiving Day, Smith recorded a team high 15 tackles and sacked rookie quarterback David Blough twice in the 24–20 win.{{Cite web |date=November 28, 2019 |title=Trubisky's 3rd TD pass lifts Bears to 24–20 win over Lions |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128015 |access-date=December 5, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} On December 9, 2019, Smith was placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn pectoral in Week 14.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=December 9, 2019 |title=Roquan Smith will miss rest of year with torn pectoral |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/12/09/roquan-smith-will-miss-rest-of-year-with-torn-pectoral/ |access-date=January 6, 2022 |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}}

In Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans, Smith recorded a team-high 11 tackles and sacked Ryan Tannehill once during the 24–17 loss.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Tennessee Titans – November 8th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011080oti.htm |access-date=November 12, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} In Week 10 against the Vikings on Monday Night Football, Smith recorded a team-high 14 tackles and sacked Kirk Cousins once during the 19–13 loss.{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears – November 16th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011160chi.htm |access-date=November 20, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} In Week 14 against the Houston Texans, Smith led the team with 12 tackles and two sacks during the 36–7 win.{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=Colleen |date=December 13, 2020 |title=Khalil Mack gives the Chicago Bears defense an early spark as they wreak havoc on the depleted Houston Texans: 'Whole team feeds off him when he makes big plays' |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-chicago-bears-defense-khalil-mack-20201214-yzbo443bdnd5zobjhsoll44noi-story.html |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=chicagotribune.com |quote=Smith had 12 tackles, two sacks and three quarterback hits.}}

During the Bears' 41–17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 16, Smith intercepted Mike Glennon twice to become the first Bears player with multiple interceptions in a game since Ha Ha Clinton-Dix in 2019. Smith was also the team's first linebacker to achieve the feat since Lance Briggs in 2008.{{Cite news |last=Smith |first=Nathan |date=December 28, 2020 |title=Inside Slant: Smith continues breakout season |publisher=Chicago Bears |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/inside-slant-smith-continues-breakout-season |access-date=December 28, 2020}}{{Cite news |last=Barbieri |first=Alyssa |date=December 28, 2020 |title=20 crazy stats from Bears' 41–17 win vs. Jaguars in Week 16 |work=USA Today |publisher=Bears Wire |url=https://bearswire.usatoday.com/lists/crazy-stats-chicago-bears-jacksonville-jaguars-week-16/ |access-date=December 28, 2020}} The Bears made it back to the playoffs, for the second time in Smith's career. However, he was inactive in their appearance, a 21–9 loss against the New Orleans Saints, after suffering an elbow injury in the final game of the season.{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2021 |title=Roquan Smith, Darnell Mooney Downgraded to Out for Bears' Playoff Tilt Against Saints |url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/chicago-football/roquan-smith-darnell-mooney-downgraded-to-out-for-bears-playoff-tilt-against-saints/2412754/ |access-date=January 6, 2022 |website=NBC Chicago}}{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Chicago Bears at New Orleans Saints – January 10th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101100nor.htm |access-date=January 6, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference}}

After the season he was elected for the first time to the Sporting News first-team All-Pro team that was voted on by NFL players and executives,{{Cite web |last=Iyer |first=Vinnie |date=January 21, 2021 |title=NFL All-Pro Team: How NFL head coaches voted for Sporting News' roster in 2020 |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-all-pro-team-2020-voting-roster/1g2db8bo8a3k31bn7rm0a11ozz |access-date=February 15, 2021 |website=Sporting News}} and to Associated Press's second-team All-Pro.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=January 8, 2021 |title=Patterson chosen AP first-team All-Pro |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/patterson-chosen-ap-first-team-all-pro |access-date=February 15, 2021 |website=chicagobears.com}}

On April 27, 2021, the Bears exercised the fifth-year option on Smith's contract,{{Cite web |last=Alper, Josh |date=April 27, 2021 |title=Bears exercise Roquan Smith's 2022 option |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/04/27/bears-exercise-roquan-smiths-2022-option/ |access-date=January 6, 2022 |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}} which guarantees a salary of $9.7 million for the 2022 season.{{Cite web |last=Lieser |first=Jason |date=April 27, 2021 |title=Bears exercise fifth-year option on LB Roquan Smith for 2022: report |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2021/4/27/22405528/bears-nfl-draft-picks-needs-roquan-smith-option-2022-ryan-pace-contract-extension-trades |access-date=January 6, 2022 |website=Chicago Sun-Times}} On September 19, Smith intercepted a pass by Joe Burrow and returned it 53 yards for his first defensive touchdown in a 20–17 win against the Cincinnati Bengals.{{Cite web |title=Roquan Smith 2021 Touchdown Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitRo07/touchdowns/2021/ |access-date=January 6, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference}} On November 8, Smith recorded a sack alongside 12 total tackles in a 29–27 Monday Night Football loss which saw the Bears fall to a 3–6 record on the season.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Pittsburgh Steelers – November 8th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202111080pit.htm |access-date=January 6, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference}} On November 21, Smith recorded a career-high total of 17 tackles, two of which were tackles for losses, in a 16–14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Chicago Bears – November 21st, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202111210chi.htm |access-date=January 6, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference}} It was the most tackles by a Bears player in a single game since Brian Urlacher had 19 in 2006.{{Cite magazine |last=Chamberlain |first=Gene |date=November 22, 2021 |title=Big Numbers Mean Little to These Bears |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/news/big-numbers-fail-to-impress-roquan-smith-robert-quinn |access-date=January 6, 2022 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}} Smith finished the season with one interception and 163 total tackles, the fifth-most in the NFL.{{Cite web |title=Roquan Smith 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitRo07/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{cite news |last=Shapiro |first=Alex |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/bears-roquan-smith-named-nflcom-all-pro-team |title=Roquan Smith named to NFL.com All-Pro Team |work=NBC Sports |date=January 12, 2022 |accessdate=January 13, 2022 }} He was named to NFL.com's All-Pro team and the Associated Press' second team All-Pro.{{cite news |last=Mayer |first=Larry |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/three-bears-selected-second-team-all-pro-robert-quinn-roquan-smith-jakeem-grant |title=Bears selected |work=Chicago Bears |date=January 14, 2022 |accessdate=January 15, 2022 }} He was ranked 84th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.{{Cite web |title=2022 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2022-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In early August 2022, Smith announced that while he tried to negotiate a contract extension during the offseason, he has requested the Bears trade him stating the reason being the "new front office regime doesn't value me here."{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/roquan-smith-requests-trade-from-chicago-bears-potential-landing-spots-for-star-|title=Roquan Smith requests trade from Chicago Bears: Potential landing spots for star linebacker|date=August 9, 2022|first=Eric|last=Edholm|accessdate=August 13, 2022}} Smith did report to Bears' training camp, but refused to practice. On August 20, Smith ended his hold out from practices and stated he would no longer continue negotiating with the Bears' front office for the remainder of the 2022 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34431848/chicago-bears-lb-roquan-smith-ends-hold-play-final-year-rookie-deal|work=ESPN.com|title=Chicago Bears LB Roquan Smith ends hold-in, to play out final year of rookie deal|first=Courtney|last=Cronin|date=August 20, 2022|accessdate=August 20, 2022}} On September 25, Smith recorded 16 total tackles, two tackles for loss, and an interception, during a 23–20 win over the Texans.{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Ryan |date=September 25, 2022 |title=Roquan Smith came up with a clutch, late-game INT |url=https://www.nbcsportschicago.com/nfl/chicago-bears/roquan-smith-came-up-with-a-clutch-late-game-int/333792/ |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=NBC Sports Chicago |language=en-US}}

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On October 31, 2022, Smith was traded to the Ravens for A. J. Klein, a 2023 second round pick, and a 2023 fifth round pick.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=October 31, 2022 |title=Bears trading LB Roquan Smith to Ravens for draft picks |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/bears-trade-lb-roquan-smith-to-ravens-for-draft-picks |access-date=August 19, 2023 |website=NFL.com}} He was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for December.{{Cite web |last=Mink |first=Ryan |date=January 12, 2023 |title=Roquan Smith Named AFC Defensive Player of the Month |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/roquan-smith-afc-defensive-player-month-december-january-2022 |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com |language=en-US}} He was named to the Pro Bowl and earned first team All-Pro honors.{{Cite web |title=2022 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2022/probowl.htm |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2022 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2022/allpro.htm |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He finished the 2022 season with 169 total tackles (103 solo), 4.5 sacks, three interceptions, and six passes defended.{{Cite web |title=Roquan Smith 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitRo07/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On January 10, 2023, Smith signed a five-year, $100 million extension with the Ravens, including $45 million fully guaranteed with $60 million in total guarantees, making him the highest paid linebacker in the league. The deal was also notable because Smith does not have an agent and negotiated it himself.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=January 10, 2023 |title=Ravens, LB Roquan Smith agree to terms on five-year, $100 million contract extension |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-lb-roquan-smith-agree-to-terms-on-five-year-100-million-contract-extensio |access-date=August 19, 2023 |website=NFL.com}} He was ranked 24th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.{{Cite web |title=2023 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2023-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In May 2023, Smith changed his number to '0', becoming the first Raven ever to wear that number.{{cite web | last=Brown | first=Clifton | title=Roquan Smith Explains Jersey Number Change to Zero | website=Baltimore Ravens | date=2023-05-05 | url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/roquan-smith-changes-jersey-number-to-zero | access-date=2024-10-07}} On November 12, 2023, Smith was credited with a career-high 21 tackles (14 solo) in a loss to the Cleveland Browns.{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2023 |title=Ravens' Roquan Smith: Huge production in loss |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/ravens-roquan-smith-huge-production-in-loss/ |access-date=December 29, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} He and Ray Lewis are the only Ravens in franchise history to record at least 20 tackles in a single game. Smith also became the first NFL defensive player in 2023 to record 20+ tackles in a single game.

On May 8, 2018, nearly two weeks after being drafted, it was reported that Smith's car was burglarized in Athens, Georgia, where a team-issued iPad along with some of Smith's personal belongings, including his college jerseys, helmet, and awards, were stolen from his car. However, the next day, the stolen items were recovered.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=May 8, 2018 |title=Roquan Smith had Bears-issued iPad stolen from car |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/roquan-smith-had-bears-issued-ipad-stolen-from-car-0ap3000000931964 |access-date=May 9, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |last=Teope |first=Herbie |date=May 9, 2018 |title=Roquan Smith recovers most items after robbery |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/roquan-smith-recovers-most-items-after-robbery-0ap3000000932081 |access-date=May 9, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}

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