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| Position | Safety |
| Class | Senior |
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| Born: | February 18, 2001[1] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
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| High school | Imhotep Institute Charter (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
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Tykee Smith (born February 18, 2001)[1] is an American football safety for the Georgia Bulldogs. He previously played for the West Virginia Mountaineers.
Smith attended Imhotep Institute Charter High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[2] A three-star recruit, Smith committed to play college football at West Virginia University.[3][4]
As a true freshman in 2019, Smith recorded 53 tackles, one sack, and two interceptions.[5] As a result, he was named to the Freshman All-American team.[6] The following year, Smith tallied 61 tackles and two interceptions, while being named an All-American.[7] On March 24, 2021, Smith announced his decision to enter the transfer portal.[8][9][10]
On April 4, 2021, Smith announced his decision to transfer to the University of Georgia.[11][12][13] During his first year at Georgia, Smith played sparingly due to a knee injury.[14][15] Against Missouri the following season, he made key plays late in the game to help secure a 26–22 victory.[16] During the game, Smith contributed three tackles and a pass deflection. He finished the season with 29 tackles and two sacks.[17] During the 2023 season opener against UT Martin, Smith tallied six tackles before exiting the game with a knee injury.[18] He returned the following week against Ball State, recording an interception.[19] Smith tallied interceptions in three consecutive games after having interceptions against both South Carolina and UAB the following weeks.[20]