Georgia safety Tykee Smith announces plans for future, NFL Draft

Georgia Bulldogs safety Tykee Smith isn’t done wearing the red and black. The former West Virginia standout announced on Sunday that he is returning to Athens for another season.

“Last chance gotta make the most of it…” Smith wrote, along with a graphic that read, “Let’s run it back.”

The 5-foot-11, 187-pound safety tore his ACL in October, cutting his season short. He also had a foot injury in the preseason that held him out for several weeks at the beginning of the year.

Last chance gotta make the most of it…🙏🏾#Godawgs pic.twitter.com/yfexHnASIe

— Tykee Smith (@TykSmith) January 16, 2022

Smith, a junior from Philadelphia made his Georgia debut in late September against Vanderbilt, tallying two tackles (one solo stop), while forcing a fumble. The only other game in which he’s appeared came against then-No. 18 Auburn, when Smith logged three tackles (all solo). Against Auburn, Smith only appeared once on defense, making the majority of his contributions on special teams.

Smith was excellent in his two seasons at West Virginia, earning All-American honors both years. He finished his freshman season appearing in 12 games with eight starts, tallying 53 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown.

His sophomore season was hardly any different. Smith was still a force in the Mountaineers’ secondary, playing in all ten games and making nine starts. He ultimately finished the campaign with 61 tackles and two interceptions.

Georgia defensive lineman announces 2022 plans

Georgia defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt has announced his plans for the 2022 season. After helping to bring a title to the Bulldogs, Wyatt is moving on in his football career.

In a statement made on social media, Wyatt stated his intentions.

“One of my #1 goals coming to UGA was winning a National Championship for my home state,” started Wyatt. “On Monday, my brothers and I accomplished that goal in front of the best fans in the world. I would like to thank Dawg Nation for the continued support and love I’ve received all season.

“To Coach Smart, Coach Scott, all of my coaches, and all of the support staff I want to thank you for believing in me. My family and I are forever grateful.

“To my brothers at UGA, I love you guys and I’ll never forget the memories of this championship season. Forever Go Dawgs!”

This season, Wyatt accumulated 39 tackles, 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. In his four years at Georgia, the defensive lineman totaled 113 tackles, three passes defensed five sacks and two forced fumbles.

On the defensive side of the football, Wyatt leaves Georgia with players like linebacker Nakobe Dean and defensive back Lewis Cine, among others.

On3’s Stephen Samra contributed to this report.