The Buccaneers once again went to the SEC well with their first of two 3rd-round picks, selecting Tykee Smith at No. 89 overall Friday.
The team secured Antoine Winfield, Jr. and brought back Jordan Whitehead to solidify their starting safety duo, but the depth remained seriously thin prior to the selection of Smith. Todd Bowles knows the Georgia defense well (his son is on the team), so he’s seen plenty of Smith to know what he’s getting out of the versatile safety prospect.
Tykee Smith Career Stats
Smith played in Georgia’s multi-versatile scheme as the “star” defender, which tasked him with moving all around the formation from the box to slot to safety — sound familiar?