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The Bucs have far more options in their secondary this season compared to what they had a year ago. With organized team activities (OTAs) beginning and training camp on the horizon, roster projections for Tampa Bay naturally come about and the secondary is going to come under scrutiny this summer.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 22

NFC Notes: Tyler Shough, Buccaneers, Panthers WR Depth Chart, Saints

Buccaneers S coach Nick Rapone admitted they were unsure about how 2024 third-round DB Tykee Smith will fare at safety this year. He was drafted initially with the thought he could play slot corner. “We don’t really know until we see him as an every-down safety, cause it really is a different position,” he said via Greg Auman.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / April 21

Bucs Draft 2025 Preview + Bucs Best Bets: NCB

Pewter Report analyzes the top players in the 2025 NFL Draft with its position previews. Scott Reynolds starts the previews with the nickel cornerback position, offering a comprehensive look at what the Bucs have and what they need at nickelback.

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Bucs Hosting Yet Another CB On An Official 30 Visit

The Bucs continue to bring in players for official 30 visits – and one position has been targeted the most so far. That would be the cornerback position where Tampa Bay has hosted six cornerbacks, including USC’s Jaylin Smith, according to The USC CB Jaylin Smith Photo by: USA TodayDraft Network’s Ryan Fowler.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / April 2

Could Buccaneers Tykee Smith Be Changing Positions?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are gearing up for the NFL Draft following their fantastic free agency period. While the players on the Bucs Big Board are unknown, we do know who’s on the current roster.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / April 2

Bucs May Be Hesitating With Moving Tykee Smith To Safety

Ever since the Bucs released safety Jordan Whitehead, the notion was that Tampa Bay would move Tykee Smith from nickelback to strong safety to replace him.

Top NFL Draft prospect and former Georgia teammate praises Bucs DB Tykee Smith

Malaki Starks is one of the most talented defensive backs in this year's draft class. Although Starks didn't do a ton to improve his draft stock as junior

NFL News / PewterReport.com / February 26

With Tykee Smith, Bucs May Take A Page From The Lions

Bucs head coach Todd Bowles addressed local media at the NFL Scouting Combine, and one topic that he was asked about was defensive back Tykee Smith’s future as it relates to which position he plays on the field.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / February 25

Bucs Starter May Be Moving To New Position

With free agency right around the corner and draft season fully underway, the Bucs have a lot of intriguing decisions and options for how to construct their team.

College Football News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / February 20

Former Georgia Safety Has Humorous Reaction to Bulldogs' Offseason Training

Former Georgia Bulldog safety Tykee Smith had a humorous social media reaction to the Bulldogs' offseason training regimen. For fans, the college football offseason is a time for relaxation and reflection that helps build the excitement for the upcoming season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Wire / February 19

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jaylin Smith, CB, USC

The 2025 NFL Draft will begin on April 24, and to prepare for that, we need Bucs fans to be fully prepared in every way. Of course, we will cover players

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / January 23

Which Bucs Player Will Have A Breakout Season In 2025?

It’s never too early to talk about the Bucs’ upcoming season, is it? With Tampa Bay’s 2024 season over and only three NFL games remaining on the schedule, the shift to the offseason is in full swing with an eye on how the Bucs will compete in 2025.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / December 8

Everyone's Saying The Same Thing About Tykee Smith After Bucs' First INT Since Week 6

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers now control their own destiny in the NFC South. This comes after their recent 28-13 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / November 24

Smith, Wirfs Headline List of Buccaneers Inactives vs. Giants in Week 12

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Giants meet at the Meadowlands on Sunday with both teams desperate for a win. Tampa Bay is 4-6 and has lost four in a row and five of six and are fading from the postseason discussion rapidly.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / November 24

Bucs’ Latest Injury Update: Bucs at Giants

Here is the latest injury news prior to Sunday’s Bucs at Giants game at MetLife Stadium. The team announced that left tackle Tristan Wirfs has been downgraded to doubtful due to his knee injury, and that is not unexpected as the Bucs weren’t counting on him to play this week.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / November 4

Troy Hill Is Not The Solution To The Problem You Think The Bucs Have

The Bucs secondary has struggled to remain on the field together this season, and newcomer Troy Hill is not the cure for the team’s ills at the cornerback spot.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / October 25

Bucs Rule 3 Players Out, Is Bucky Irving In Play?

Following the Friday practice for the Bucs, Todd Bowles spoke with the media and revealed that three players were going to be out for Sunday’s home game against the Falcons.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / August 5

Tykee Smith Expected to be Starter for Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Former Georgia football defensive back Tykee Smith is expected to be a starter for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after training camp. The Georgia Bulldogs had yet another impressive NFL draft class this offseason.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / July 23

Buccaneers Rookie Expectations: Tykee Smith

The long wait is over as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and other teams around the league are reporting for training camp today. Rookies are expected to be in the building today for the Bucs with veterans arriving tomorrow.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / May 22, 2024

Buccaneers Agree to Terms with Third-Round Pick

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to terms with third-round draft pick defensive back Tykee Smith. The team announced the deal Wednesday, leaving just three draft picks left to be signed.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 22, 2024

Buccaneers Sign Third-Round S Tykee Smith, Make Two Other Moves

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed third-round S Tykee Smith to a rookie contract, the team announced on Wednesday. Tampa Bay also signed DL Earnest Brown to a contract and waived RB Patrick Laird in a corresponding move. Here’s where the Buccaneers stand with signing their 2024 draft class: Smith, 23, transferred to Georgia from West Virginia.

Tykee Smith rookie contract figures with Tampa Bay Buccaneers revealed after NFL Draft

Tykee Smith of Georgia had his NFL dreams come true on Friday night, after he was picked with the No. 89 overall selection in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Tykee Smith in 3rd round of 2024 NFL Draft

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Georgia Bulldogs safety Tykee Smith in the 3rd round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the No. 89 overall pick. Smith spent the last three seasons at Georgia and helped the team win back-to-back national championships in 2021 and 2022.

Georgia Bulldogs News / Yardbarker / March 1, 2024

Georgia DB Tykee Smith feels program prepared him mentally for NFL

Georgia creates Dawgs. NFL-hopeful defensive back Tykee Smith is certainly one.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 29, 2024

Georgia playmaker aims to prove you can't put his skillset in a box

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