Questionable
Injury Neck
Est. Return 12/7/2025
2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
87
SACKS
2.0
INT
1
FF
0
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
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.
Questionable to return
Smith (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith was evaluated for a concussion, ultimately being cleared from that particular injury, but his status for the rest of the game is now uncertain due to a stinger. In his absence, Christian Izien will continue to operate in a more significant role in Tampa Bay's secondary.
Smith was evaluated for a concussion, ultimately being cleared from that particular injury, but his status for the rest of the game is now uncertain due to a stinger. In his absence, Christian Izien will continue to operate in a more significant role in Tampa Bay's secondary.
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Measurables Review
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How do Tykee Smith's measurables compare to other safeties?
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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Possible concussion
Smith is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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Fumble recovery in victory
Smith recorded two total tackles (one solo) and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 20-17 win over Arizona.
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Six tackles in loss
Smith recorded six total tackles (four solo), one of which was for a loss, and a pass defensed in Sunday night's 34-7 loss to the Rams.
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Posts five stops vs. Buffalo
Smith logged five tackles (four solo) and two pass defenses during the Buccaneers' 44-32 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
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Cleared to return
Smith was cleared to return to Sunday's game against the Bills after exiting the contest with a potential concussion.
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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.