Ravens ILB Roquan Smith named AFC Defensive Player of the Month
Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Roquan Smith has been in the news quite a bit over the course of the last week. On Thursday, a massive announcement was made to honor his incredible performance in the last six games of the season.
The NFL announced that Smith has won Defensive Player of the Month for December and January, putting a cap on a phenomenal on-field display. He has transformed the Baltimore defense, and was a key staple for the team over the last few months of the regular season.
Smith's numbers were off the charts in the months of December and January. He racked up 66 total tackles, six tackles for loss, and an interception. Since he was traded to the Ravens, he's also brought leadership and made the defense one of the best in the league.
This award comes days after he signed a massive five-year extension to avoid free agency and stay with the Ravens. Smith and the Baltimore defense face the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday in the wild-card round of the playoffs.