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Former UGA star surprises kids from his hometown with Falcons-Ravens tickets

Cincinnati Bengals v Baltimore Ravens BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 7: Roquan Smith #0 of the Baltimore Ravens defends in pass coverage during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on November 7, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

ATLANTA — Roquan Smith will be one of several Baltimore Ravens coming home to Georgia when the team plays the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

The Macon County native and former University of Georgia star has decided to give back while he’s home.

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Smith told reporters in Baltimore that he purchased over 100 tickets so kids from his hometown can attend the game.

“Being from a small town, it’s worth it. Those kids never really get a chance to get out and see a lot. Just being exposed to that, it’s like a life-changing moment,” the Ravens linebacker said.

This will be Smith’s first NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in front of his family and friends. And he’s not the only Georgia native.

Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton is a Marist alum. Malaki Starks grew up in Jefferson before he starred at the University of Georgia.

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