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Roquan Smith a finalist for another national award | Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

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Roquan Smith made the finalist cut for another national award.

Smith was named a finalist for the Dick Butkus Award, which goes to the nation’s most outstanding collegiate linebacker. For the season, Smith has 91 total tackles and 3.5 sacks. A native of Montezuma, Smith is considered Georgia’s best defender and has also forced a fumble on the season. Smith has played a valuable role in leading Georgia in certain team statistics -- No. 4 in scoring defense (14.4 points per game), No. 5 in total defense (276.1 yards per game), No. 6 in run defense (105.6 yards per game) and No.