Smith posted a 40-yard dash time of 4.51 seconds, or .01 seconds faster than former Georgia running back Nick Chubb posted Saturday in his pass. UGA is a registered trademark of the University of Georgia. The Raiders are not certain if they’ll be getting middle linebacker NaVorro Bowman back in 2018, and it should be noted that the 49ers decided to move on from the veteran linebacker in favor of a young, talented LB in Reuben Foster. @FootballUGA LB @RoquanSmith1 clocks a 4.52u in his first 40-yard dash attempt! Smith’s instincts jump off the screen on tape. Later in the week, Abram received an MRI and... After an impressive Week 2 win over the New Orleans Saints, the Raiders will travel to Foxborough to take on the New England Patriots. Though Smith’s 40-yard dash were somewhat overshadowed by former UCB LB Shaquem Griffin and former Georgia EDGE Lorenzo Carter’s outrageous times, the former Bulldog demonstrated that he has NFL wide receiver speed. Odds: Patriots -6 With that said, Smith’s immense physical tools make him one of the 2020 cycle’s more intriguing and high-upside prospects. (…). ET Daniel camped at Georgia as a junior college prospect and ran a great 40-yard dash time, reportedly in the low 4.4-second range, to impress the staff. Not only is Smith stout in pass coverage and playing the run, but he also led the Bulldogs with 6.5 sacks in 2017. But after a freak Week 2 scare in which he laid motionless after colliding with a television cart on the sideline, there was a real concern that Abram wasn't going to be available for the Raiders for the remainder of that game. Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts We put all of their 40-yard dashes into one quick video for your enjoyment. The exact same time was posted by current Dawgs … This site is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the University of Georgia. Former Georgia inside linebacker Roquan Smith is a prototype for the position, with a bit of a twist. The Dawgs had eight penalties for 73 yards against in the quarter. What makes Smith’s time all the more impressive is the fact that he plays even faster sideline-to-sideline than he does in a straight line. Live Stream: fuboTV (try it free) Below is Raiders Wire’s 2018 NFL draft profile on Smith. Should Oakland decide to scoop up Smith they very easily could do the same while saving themselves some money and not seeing too much of a dropoff in skill. A lot has happened since that day. Overall, Smith amassed 137 tackles (85 solo), 14 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and two passes defensed for Georgia while becoming the first LB to win the Butkus award in team history. And despite the facts that Oakland has yet to meet with Smith and the former Bulldog only participated in the 40-yard dash at the combine, his run was enough to solidify him as a top-10 selection in most scouts eyes. 10.39 seconds. By: Henry Sillen, The Georgia Bulldogs had a rough first quarter against Arkansas. The former Georgia product has outstanding sideline-to-sideline range and plays much bigger than his 225-pound frame would suggest, often times seen laying massive hits on running backs, receivers and quarterbacks alike. https://raiderswire.usatoday.com/2018/03/04/raiders-2018-nfl-draft-lb-roquan-smith-posts-blazing-40-time/, Raiders have yet to meet with LB Roquan Smith, Raiders add ILB Roquan Smith in Mel Kiper's latest mock draft, Raiders 2018 NFL Draft Profile: LB Roquan Smith, Mel Kiper cites Roquan Smith's physicality as why he fits with Raiders, Jon Gruden, 2018 NFL Mock Draft: Raiders land Roquan Smith in ultimate haul 4-round mock, Vote: Homegrown Legends Tournament Bracket, Round 2, Raiders offense could be better off with WR Henry Ruggs III sidelined in Week 3, Raiders SS Johnathan Abram injured shoulder in Week 2, will start in Week 3, Raiders vs. Patriots: Time, TV schedule, odds, streaming, how to watch, Raiders coach Jon Gruden set to match wits with his 'tuck rule' foe, Patriots coach Bill Belichick, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy.