College football and NFL fans took to Twitter Monday in reaction to Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith declaring for the 2018 NFL Draft.
“The decision to leave is not easy but I know it is the right one,” Smith said in a statement. “Georgia will always be my school and my home and I sincerely wish all the best to the coaches, staff and players as they continue to reach higher goals in the years to come.”
The junior linebacker from Macon County High School in Montezuma, Ga. earned the the SEC Championship MVP title, the 2017 Butkus Award and racked up 137 tackles, 6.5 sacks, two pass deflections, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble this season.
Here’s how fans took the news:
Thank you for everything Roquan! Seriously, cannot say it enough. You were absolutely amazing at UGA. Dawgnation loves you and wishes you all the best in the NFL! #KeepChopping
— NATEDAWG🏈 (@NateDawgUga) January 15, 2018
Thank you for wearing the red & black! We have been lucky to have you for 3 years. DawgNation will always support you & we can’t wait to watch you play on Sundays! You make us proud! #DGD
— Paige House (@paigetmurphy) January 15, 2018
WHY GOD WHYYYYY (I know why & I understand, I’m just grieving. Pls respect my privacy during this tumultuous time) #GoDawgs https://t.co/DfZxBetKJD
— Alyssa Purser (@AlyssaPurser) January 15, 2018
We'll miss you. Best of luck DGD! pic.twitter.com/8DUQcJmSQ0
— Cugini’s Restaurant (@CuginisBar) January 15, 2018
Wherever you go, Dawgnation goes with you. I can promise you that. pic.twitter.com/3Q9t8fLgy8
— Dawgs&Stripes (@Smoores54) January 15, 2018
Your place in UGA football history is forever cemented. Thank you for your leadership and passion that served as an example to all of us. You, sir, are a DGD!! Best of luck in the NFL!
— Greg Watts (@gregwatts3) January 15, 2018
#DGD pic.twitter.com/ILT9rheEfr
— Noah (@noahking99) January 15, 2018
— Bryce Unterwagner (@BUnterwagner) January 15, 2018
Dawg Nation thanks you! Now go tear it up in the NFL🖤❤️ pic.twitter.com/QIOQnksuqk
— T A Y L O R🥀 (@t_nicole13) January 15, 2018
Thanks for the memories, who would have thought a Montezuma Georgia boy would make a impact like you have on this fan base and the nation. #GATA in the #NFL...best wishes pic.twitter.com/oigI1gwGXg
— brõck (@pappa_brock) January 15, 2018
Quan, DGD and we All will miss you on Saturdays dearly.
— Les Allegood (@farbsga) January 15, 2018
I only have one thing for ya now and you deserve every bit of it!!!
SHOW ME THE MONEY !! Can't hear you, a little louder..
Good luck Roquan.!!!!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
