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Twitter reacts: Tykee Smith transfers to Georgia

The Georgia Bulldogs have added former West Virginia defensive back Tykee Smith via the NCAA transfer portal.

The Georgia Bulldogs have added former West Virginia defensive back Tykee Smith via the NCAA transfer portal. Smith is a versatile defensive back, who plays safety and slot corner.

Tykee Smith will be immediately eligible and have multiple years of eligibility left. Smith has four career interceptions and was named PFF’s No. 5 returning defensive back in college football.

The former West Virginia star is reuniting with his old defensive backs coach Jahmile Addae in Athens. The pair helped West Virginia have the nation’s top pass defense in 2020.

Georgia football social media was very excited to add a talent transfer at a position of need:

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UGA football adds West Virginia transfer Tykee Smith

The Georgia Bulldogs have landed a major college football transfer in West Virginia safety Tykee Smith

The Georgia Bulldogs have landed a major college football transfer in West Virginia safety Tykee Smith. New Georgia defensive backs coach Jahmile Addae helped Georgia secure a commitment from the talented safety, who will be immediately eligible to play.

Jahmile Addae served as the defensive backs coach at West Virginia for two seasons before leaving for Athens, Georgia. Smith and Addae have a good relationship from their previous time together.

Kirby Smart knew the secondary would be a weakness for Georgia, so he addressed the need with one of the top players in the NCAA transfer portal.

The former West Virginia star, who is 5-foot-11 and weighs 190 pounds, is expected to compete for a starting safety position. His transfer gives Georgia more depth in the secondary and allows Lewis Cine to potentially play more from the slot.

Don’t be surprised if Georgia plays more with three safeties at one time next season. Christopher Smith, Lewis Cine, and Tykee Smith are all Georgia’s most experienced defensive backs.

Jahmile Addae and Tykee Smith helped West Virginia have the No. 1 passing defense last season (159.6 yards allowed per game) despite playing in the pass-heavy Big 12. Georgia had only the No. 88 ranked pass defense in the country last season (248.7 yards allowed per game).

Georgia’s passing defense was surprisingly poor in 2020 despite having an abundance of talent in the secondary. The Dawgs are losing Eric Stokes, Richard LeCounte, Tyson Campbell,  Mark Webb, and DJ Daniel to the 2021 NFL draft. Additionally, Georgia lost Tyrique Stevenson, who transferred to Miami.

Tykee Smith announced his decision to transfer to Georgia via his Twitter account:

Nov 14, 2020; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers safety Tykee Smith (23) intercepts a pass from TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Max Duggan (15) and runs for extra yards during the fourth quarter at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

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DB Dreshun Miller announces transfer destination

Former West Virginia starting cornerback Dreshun Miller entered the NCAA transfer portal and is transferring to the Auburn Tigers.

Former West Virginia starting cornerback Dreshun Miller entered the NCAA transfer portal following his junior season with the Mountaineers. Now, Miller is transferring to the Auburn Tigers.

Miller recorded 31 tackles, eight pass deflections, and one interception last season at West Virginia.

Miller was linked to the University of Georgia. The Georgia Bulldogs need cornerback help this season and recently hired former West Virginia defensive backs coach Jahmile Addae to same position. Additionally, Miller was born in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Dreshun Miller spent his first two college football seasons at Eastern Arizona College (2017-2018). Miller then transferred to West Virginia, where he suffered a knee injury that forced him to redshirt during the 2019 season.

Dreshun Miller announced his decision to transfer to Auburn via his Twitter account:

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West Virginia DB Dreshun Miller enters NCAA transfer portal

West Virginia starting cornerback Dreshun Miller has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Is Georgia a destination for the junior?

West Virginia starting cornerback Dreshun Miller has entered the NCAA transfer portal following his junior season with the Mountaineers. Miller recorded 31 tackles, eight pass deflections, and one interception last season.

Miller will immediately linked to the University of Georgia. The Georgia Bulldogs need cornerback help this season and recently hired former West Virginia defensive backs coach Jahmile Addae to same position. Additionally, Miller was born in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Will Miller come home and join his former defensive backs coach? We’ll keep you updated on his decision.

Dreshun Miller spent his first two college football seasons at Eastern Arizona College (2017-2018). Miller then transferred to West Virginia, where he suffered a knee injury that forced him to redshirt during the 2019 season.

Dreshun Miller announced his decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal via his Twitter account:

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