The Georgia Bulldog joins the Bucs after making some plays in Athens.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Tykee Smith in the third round of the NFL Draft, and it's someone they're familiar with.
Head coach Todd Bowles knows Smith perhaps a little better than he knows some NFL prospects, as his son Troy has played with him in Athens. Smith himself has played for the Bulldogs for two years, having played for the West Virginia Hilltoppers before that. While Smith is listed as a safety, he played almost all of his snaps at nickel at Georgia in 2023, so it makes sense that the Bucs could use him there if he wanted. He is also likely to have some special teams value, too, giving the team more tools."Smith played the Star role at Georgia acting as a big nickel and linebacker, doing his best work near the line of scrimmage. He is a tremendous tackler, with great football, IQ, and the ability to stick with tight ends and big slot receivers.
You can check out Smith's playstyle in his highlight reel from last year, which you can watch below by clicking the link:
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