ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Roquan Smith of Georgia poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked #8 overall by the Chicago Bears during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas.

Mother of Bears draft pick Roquan Smith says she's still a Falcons fan

8 years ago
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Despite her son getting drafted by the Chicago Bears, Roquan Smith's mother says she has no intention of ditching her Atlanta Falcons fandom.

Shaquana Thomas spoke to TMZ Sports after Smith, a linebacker out of Georgia, was selected eighth overall by the Bears in the 2018 NFL Draft, and said she'll be cheering for both teams - at least for now.

"I'll keep both," Thomas said. "I'm from Georgia, I'm in Georgia."

The Falcons don't face the Bears this season, so that will make things a bit easier for Thomas.

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