4-Star LB Roquan Smith commits to UCLA over Georgia

The Georgia Bulldogs lost a recruiting battle on National Signing Day when 4-star linebacker Roquan Smith of Montezuma, Georgia (Macon County) committed to UCLA live on ESPNU.

Roquan Smith (#29 in #ESPN300, #2 OLB) commits to @UCLAFootball. He was also considering UGA, MICH, TAMU #SigningDay pic.twitter.com/ifRDG7waSg

— ESPN CollegeFootball (@ESPNCFB) February 4, 2015

Smith (6-2, 205) committed to UCLA over UGA, Michigan, and Texas A&M. His announcement was televised live on ESPNU where, after a short delay, he put on UCLA gloves to signify his choice for the Bruins.

In the 247Sports Composite, Roquan Smith is rated as the No. 5 outside linebacker and the No. 47 overall recruit in the country. He is also rated four stars, the No. 6 OLB, and No. 77 overall by Rivals.com.

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