Tykee Smith Explained

Tykee Smith
Current Team:Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Number:23
Position:Safety
Birth Date:18 February 2001
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:202
High School:Imhotep Institute Charter
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
College:West Virginia (2019–2020)Georgia (2021–2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:3
Draftpick:89
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2024
Statlabel1:Games played
Statlabel2:Games started
Pfr:S/SmitTy05

Tykee Smith (born February 18, 2001) is an American football safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at West Virginia and Georgia.

Early life

Smith attended Imhotep Institute Charter High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] A three-star recruit, Smith committed to play college football at West Virginia University.[2] [3]

College career

West Virginia

As a true freshman in 2019, Smith recorded 53 tackles, one sack, and two interceptions.[4] As a result, he was named to the Freshman All-American team.[5] The following year, Smith tallied 61 tackles and two interceptions, while being named an All-American.[6] On March 24, 2021, Smith announced his decision to enter the transfer portal.[7] [8] [9]

Georgia

On April 4, 2021, Smith announced his decision to transfer to the University of Georgia.[10] [11] [12] During his first year at Georgia, Smith played sparingly due to a knee injury.[13] [14] Against Missouri the following season, he made key plays late in the game to help secure a 26–22 victory.[15] During the game, Smith contributed three tackles and a pass deflection. He finished the season with 29 tackles and two sacks.[16] During the 2023 season opener against UT Martin, Smith tallied six tackles before exiting the game with a knee injury.[17] He returned the following week against Ball State, recording an interception.[18] Smith tallied interceptions in three consecutive games after having interceptions against both South Carolina and UAB the following weeks.[19] He finished the season with 70 total tackles, four interceptions, and two sacks before declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft.[20]

Professional career

Smith was selected in the third round (89th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[21]

Personal life

Smith is a Muslim.[22]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hunt . Donald . 2020-11-18 . Former Imhotep Charter star Tykee Smith named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week . 2023-09-03 . The Philadelphia Tribune . en.
  2. Web site: Whelan Jr. . Tim . 2018-08-23 . Three-star safety Tykee Smith honors late friend, chooses West Virginia . 2023-09-03 . USA TODAY High School Sports . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2018-08-23 . Tykee Smith's commitment: Why he picked West Virginia and the friend he's playing for . 2023-09-03 . PennLive.com . en.
  4. Web site: 2020-01-13 . West Virginia safety Tykee Smith named freshman All-American . 2023-09-03 . WV MetroNews . en-US.
  5. Web site: Hickey . Alex . 2020-02-02 . Tykee Smith's high school teammate McLeod commits to West Virginia . 2023-09-03 . WV MetroNews . en-US.
  6. Web site: Montgomery . Charles . 2023-08-30 . Stills and Smith named to AP All-America teams . 2023-09-03 . The Daily Athenaeum - West Virginia University . en.
  7. Web site: March 25, 2021 . WVU’s Tykee Smith To Enter Transfer Portal . 2024-06-08 . The Intelligencer . en-US.
  8. Web site: Hertzel . Bob . 2021-03-26 . Safety Smith's transfer from WVU the latest case of a flawed system . 2023-09-03 . Times West Virginian . en.
  9. Web site: 2021-03-25 . West Virginia safety Tykee Smith entering transfer portal . 2023-09-03 . AP News . en.
  10. Web site: Schlabach . Mark . 2021-04-05 . Georgia adds ex-WVU CB Smith to secondary . 2023-09-03 . ESPN.com . en.
  11. Web site: Hubbard . Drew . 2021-04-04 . West Virginia defensive back Tykee Smith transfers to Georgia . 2023-09-03 . The Red and Black . en.
  12. Web site: 2021-04-05 . Georgia lands All-American transfer defensive back Tykee Smith . 2023-09-03 . 95.5 WSB . en.
  13. Web site: Jackson . Devin . 2022-12-01 . Defensive back Tykee Smith’s long road back for the top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs . 2023-09-03 . Philadelphia Inquirer . en.
  14. Web site: McCurley . Lance . Tykee Smith gaining ground since his injury last season . 2023-09-03 . www.dawg-watch.com . en.
  15. Web site: Jackson . Devin . 2022-10-03 . Former Imhotep star Tykee Smith helps Georgia avert disaster in Missouri . 2023-09-03 . Philadelphia Inquirer . en.
  16. News: Towers . Chip . Georgia Bulldogs believe they have a star in Tykee Smith . English . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . 2023-09-04 . 1539-7459.
  17. Web site: Austin . Brooks . 2023-09-02 . JUST IN: Tykee Smith Suffers Injury in Season Opener . 2023-09-04 . Gwinnett Daily Post . en.
  18. Web site: Higgs . Samuel . 2023-09-15 . Tykee Smith’s path to Georgia football . 2023-09-25 . The Red and Black . en.
  19. Web site: Shelton . J. C. . 2023-09-21 . Georgia DB Tykee Smith shares his 'why' . 2024-08-08 . The Players' Lounge.
  20. Web site: 2024-04-22 . NFL Draft Preview: Tykee Smith . 2024-04-27 . The Red & Black . en.
  21. Web site: Carey . Maura . 2024-04-27 . Tampa Bay Buccaneers add Tykee Smith with pick No. 89 in the 2024 NFL Draft . 2024-05-26 . Gulf Live . en.
  22. Web site: Tykee Smith, a Muslim, on balancing football and faith . 2024-04-25 . Online Athens.

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