The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are visiting with Georgia safety Tykee Smith ahead of the 2024 NFL draft
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are still hard at work in the final days before the 2024 NFL draft, meeting with top prospects as they put the finishing touches on their draft board.
One prospect currently on their radar is Georgia safety Tykee Smith, who is spending time at One Buc Place on an official visit this week, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
An undersized but instinctive defender who packs a punch despite his smaller frame, Smith has the athleticism and versatility to be a strong fit in Todd Bowles’ defense, and his competitiveness is sure to win over any NFL coaching staff.
The Bucs brought back Jordan Whitehead to line up alongside first-team All-Pro Antoine Winfield Jr. at safety, but they could still use more depth at the position, and Smith could be a potential target in the middle rounds.
Pro Football Focus has pinpointed a couple of Georgia prospects as the best fits for the Seahawks on Days 2-3 of the draft.
The 2024 NFL draft is now just a week and a few sleepless nights away for all 32 teams and their fans. The Seattle Seahawks have put together two strong draft classes in a row and could set themselves up to finally re-enter true contender territory if they can manage a third.
What they do in Round 1 will obviously have a big impact on their bottom line, but they’ll also need to hit the right notes on Day 2 and 3 if they’re going to catch up with the heavyweights around the NFC. With that in mind, Pro Football Focus has pinpointed a couple of Georgia prospects as the best fits for the Seahawks on Days 2-3 of the draft.
“Seattle doesn’t have a second-round pick. They desperately need help on the offensive line. Georgia’s Sedrick Van Pran is an ultra-reliable, if unspectacular, center who finished eighth in the nation in overall grade in 2023. He allowed just one sack and one hit as a pass protector during his college career, so he would at least partially stabilize the team’s interior protection.”
Van Pran (6-foot-4, 310 pounds) started the last three seasons at center for the Bulldogs and would likely project as the starter for the Seahawks if they should draft him.
“Smith is the type of player that defensive coordinators who like moveable playmakers will see a lot of potential in. He finished 2023 with 27 tackles resulting in a defensive stop, and even if he doesn’t stick as a rotational defender in the NFL, his play style should allow him to make an impact on special teams.”
Smith (5-foot-10, 205 pounds) earned an excellent grade from PFF last season for his coverage at 85.8. That ranked him 15th in the nation at his position. Smith would project primarily as a special teams contributor as a rookie, most likely sliding in at No. 5 on the depth chart beneath Julian Love, Rayshawn Jenkins, K’Von Wallace and Jerrick Reed II.
The Philadelphia Eagles are retooling and we’ve unveiled are fourth Eagles Wire 2024 NFL Mock draft of the offseason and after the scouting combine
The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine is a wrap, and the results could significantly impact what happens when the 2024 NFL Draft rolls around at the end of next month.
Like every team in the league, the Philadelphia Eagles closely watched this week’s action at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis as they lock in their draft board.
Philadelphia currently set to have six selections in this year’s draft, and are also projected to receive four compensatory selections, which would give them ten altogether.
Here’s an updated look at how all seven rounds could turn out for the Eagles via the PFF Mock Draft simulator.
Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Tykee Smith makes waves at the NFL combine
Georgia Bulldogs safety Tykee Smith is one of the better safety prospects in the 2024 NFL draft. Smith helped his draft stock with an impressive day at the NFL scouting combine.
Smith, who was named as the MVP of the American Team at the Senior Bowl, recorded a 36-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot broad jump at the NFL combine.
Last season, Tykee Smith primarily played slot cornerback for Georgia. Smith, who transferred to Georgia from West Virginia several seasons ago, was one of Georgia’s most disruptive defenders. The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, native finished the 2023 college football season with four interceptions, two sacks, and 70 tackles.
The 5-foot-10, 205-pound defensive back ran an impressive 4.46 second time in the 40-yard dash:
Georgia S Tykee Smith thrived playing in the slot for the Bulldogs. What do his 2024 NFL Draft prospects look like?
Welcome to SKOL Search!
This series will be your guide to the 2024 draft class. From scouting reports to mock drafts and exploring different scenarios, we will be covering the NFL draft and the future of the Minnesota Vikings from all angles.
The focus of the draft class in this space will be on the Vikings’ major needs at quarterback, running back, defensive line and edge rusher. We will also focus on wide receiver since it’s a loaded class and an increased chance to get a Stefon Diggs-type steal in the later rounds.
The Vikings are slated to have 9 picks going into the NFL draft and they need to make the most out of them.
Patriots pull off two major trades to fix their offense in this latest mock draft
The New England Patriots have a rare opportunity to make one of the greatest splashes in recent memory at the 2024 NFL draft. They manage to do so in this week’s seven-round mock draft by pulling off two blockbuster trades with the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears.
The Patriots have a long history of snubbing their noses at high-end offensive playmakers, but that is likely to change now that Bill Belichick is gone and Eliot Wolf is leading the personnel decision-making.
Of course, the team is also in dire need of offensive line help and a future face of the franchise at the quarterback position. The revolving door of Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe and a third wheel veteran signal-caller has worn out its welcome.
In one fell swoop, this mock draft has the Patriots boosting their positions of need, while also creating a roster capable of competing in 2024. Here are the results from the latest seven-round mock draft:
We’re looking at 10 potential Philadelphia Eagles NFL draft targets that stood out during the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl
The NFL draft starts in Mobile, Alabama, and as the Eagles and 29 other teams start figuring out a plan to reach the Super Bowl, coaches, scouts, and GMs have descended upon the most storied all-star game going today.
The National Team defeated the American Team, 16-7, in the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl on Saturday at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the University of South Alabama campus.
The game capped off a week-long interview process, including three days of practices, for more than 100 of the 2024 NFL Draft’s top senior (and select underclassman) prospects.
With all eyes now on the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, here are ten potential Eagles draft targets that stood out.
The American team had their final practice from the Reese’s Senior Bowl on Thursday. Tyler Forness gave his 10 takeaways from the afternoon
Day three of the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl is here, signifying the final practice before the two teams face off on Saturday.
Senior Bowl week is one of the first premier stops on the road to the NFL draft, and this year’s version has not disappointed. We have seen everything from the usual suspects securing their spots in round one to the virtually unknown prospects becoming household names.
Tyler Forness, Managing Editor for Vikings Wire, has had his finger on the pulse in Mobile from the first snaps of practice. He gives us his ten takeaways from the American team’s final chance to compete before the game and what it could mean for the prospects as their pre-draft process begins.
NFL draft position rankings: Where is Georgia DB Tykee Smith?
Georgia football is expected to have around 10 players selected in the 2024 NFL draft in April, adding to an NFL record of 25 total picks over the last two seasons.
At the top of the list are tight end Brock Bowers and offensive tackle Amarius Mims, both projected as first-round picks. Secondary defenders Kamari Lassiter and Javon Bullard will likely hear their names in the first couple of rounds.
A Bulldog that may be overlooked is defensive back Tykee Smith, who is coming off of a career season at Georgia. He transferred to Athens from West Virginia in 2021 after two All-American seasons as a Mountaineer.
ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. updated his position rankings this week, including Smith at No. 7 among safety prospects. Bullard came in at No. 4.
Smith (5-foot-10, 205 pounds) doesn’t standout in stature, but he made his presence felt all season, leading the team in tackles (70), tackles for loss (8.5) and interceptions (4). He also added two sacks, two pass breakups and two quarterback hurries.
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Smith’s stellar season didn’t go unnoticed, as he earned second-team All-American honors from CBS and was named to the Coaches All-SEC second-team. The 2024 NFL draft will be held from April 25-27 in Detroit, Michigan.
From Missouri CB Kris Abrams-Draine to Texas DT T’Vondre Sweat, 10 players to watch on the Reese’s Senior Bowl American team’s defense
The Reese’s Senior Bowl is here and Mobile is going to be rocking with the 100+ NFL draft prospects coming into South Alabama’s Hancock Whitney Stadium.
Vikings Wire will have boots on the ground as managing editor Tyler Forness will be there in person to watch these players duke it out in front of scouts and analysts alike.
On the American team, the biggest names are on the offensive side of the ball, but this is a homage to the top names on the defensive side.
