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TykeeSmith

SS#23TB Buccaneers

5'10" • 205lbs • 25y/o

Overall Grade '26: 77.7; 13th/98 - Ss
Snap Count '26: 372; 24th/155 - Ss
Interceptions '26: 0; 33rd/98 - Ss
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Tykee

Smith

#23

TB Buccaneers

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/22/2026

Tykee Smith is a safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who earned a 77.7 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 13th among 98 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 65.3 ranked 26th among 98 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 92.0 ranked 1st at the position.

He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Smith broke up 1 passes in coverage. He allowed a 137.2 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 18 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 27 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams

Year

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2024 - Present

Georgia Bulldogs

2021 - 2023

West Virginia Mountaineers

2019 - 2020

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Season Stats

2026

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

20th/98 Ss

INTERCEPTIONS

33rd/98 Ss

TOTAL PRESSURES

2nd/98 Ss

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

90th/98 Ss

Defense

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Rank

Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

137.2

Yards per Reception Allowed

9.5

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Total Snaps

372

Run Defense Snaps

123

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

232

TykeeSmith

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