2024 Defense Stats
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54
SACKS
0.0
INT
2
FF
3
TD
0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Smith made plenty of noise as a rookie third-round pick in 2024, posting 54 tackles, seven pass defenses (including two interceptions) and three forced fumbles across 13 regular-season games. He also proved to be a consistent playmaker during his college days at Georgia, and he's potentially set to add some safety duties to his profile this season after working primarily as a slot corner in 2024. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $5.69 million contract with the Buccaneers in May of 2024.
Making strong early impression
Head coach Todd Bowles relayed Friday that Smith, who is getting more reps at safety, had a strong first three days of training camp, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith, the Bucs' third-round pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, was thrust into a starting role in his rookie year and played most of his defensive snaps at slot corner. General manager Jason Licht said back in May that the Bucs were considering moving Smith to safety full time for the upcoming season. The Georgia product appears to have seamlessly transitioned into that role based on his play early in camp and could slide into the safety spot alongside Antoine Winfield while Christian Izien (pectoral) moves into the slot. Smith registered 54 tackles (38 solo), seven pass defenses (including two interceptions) and three forced fumbles across 13 regular-season games in 2024.
Smith, the Bucs' third-round pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, was thrust into a starting role in his rookie year and played most of his defensive snaps at slot corner. General manager Jason Licht said back in May that the Bucs were considering moving Smith to safety full time for the upcoming season. The Georgia product appears to have seamlessly transitioned into that role based on his play early in camp and could slide into the safety spot alongside Antoine Winfield while Christian Izien (pectoral) moves into the slot. Smith registered 54 tackles (38 solo), seven pass defenses (including two interceptions) and three forced fumbles across 13 regular-season games in 2024.
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Measurables Review
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How do Tykee Smith's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 10"Weight
202 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.46 secVertical Jump
36.0 inBroad Jump
120 inHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
31.63 in
2024 Fantasy Outlook
The Buccaneers invested a third-round pick this April in Smith, who posted 140 tackles, including 21.5 for loss and five sacks, eight interceptions (including a pick-six) and a pair of forced fumbles over a 51-game college career at West Virginia and Georgia. The promising rookie will have the luxury of learning from the star safety tandem of Jordan Whitehead and Antoine Winfield, and while the veteran duo will block his path to meaningful snaps, Smith should begin laying a foundation for future IDP success.
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Could move to safety
Speaking Monday, Bucs GM Jason Licht said the team is considering moving Smith to safety full time next season, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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Impresses in rookie season
Smith posted 54 tackles (38 solo), seven defensed passes, including two interceptions, and three forced fumbles across 13 regular-season games in 2024.
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Returns to practice Thursday
Smith (personal) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
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Misses practice
Smith (personal) did not practice Wednesday.
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Past knee injury
Smith (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Could shift from nickel to safety
GM Jason Licht said Monday that the Buccaneers are considering moving Smith to safety full time in 2025, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith played primarily as a nickel cornerback in his rookie regular season, with 589 of his 672 defensive snaps coming in that role. The 2024 third-round draft pick could slot into a starting role if his move to safety sticks, as 2024 starting strong safety Jordan Whitehead remains unsigned and is recovering from a neck injury.
Smith played primarily as a nickel cornerback in his rookie regular season, with 589 of his 672 defensive snaps coming in that role. The 2024 third-round draft pick could slot into a starting role if his move to safety sticks, as 2024 starting strong safety Jordan Whitehead remains unsigned and is recovering from a neck injury.