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Tykee Smith has an average build for the "Star" position (Hybrid LB weak side / NB) he played at Georgia. He is a solid athlete overall but lacks any standout elite athletic traits. He has a strong motor, good quickness, and decent speed, but lacks recovery speed. (the ability to catch up to the receiver due to good speed) and he has decent power (I will come back to this later).

Technically in coverage, Tykee is overall very clean. He has fluid hips, possesses a good backpedal technique, and can make quick direction changes. He excels in underneath coverages because he has the fluidity and IQ to understand the development of opposing receivers' routes, making him very sticky but sometimes a bit too much. Smith is very physical in contact, using his arms a lot to disrupt the receiver, but it will likely result in penalties in the NFL.
In man coverage, he is capable of playing both press and off-man techniques. Once again, there's not much to critique technically, and he can consistently cover tight ends and slot receivers. The only downside I see for Smith is his ability to play single high safety due to his lack of elite speed and his size, which bothers me.

Tykee Smith has good ball skills, and his background as a cornerback at West Virginia greatly contributes to this aspect of his game. He has good ball tracking ability and excellent coordination between his eyes, feet, and hands. In zone coverage, his Tykee Smith's click and close ability, which refers to a defensive back or linebacker's capacity to read the action and react aggressively, is indeed very good. This allows him to cut off passing lanes effectively. The only issue in my opinion is his lack of arm length, which prevents him from playing the ball at its highest point during catches.

Smith makes a significant impact against the run game. His work at the line of scrimmage is impressive as he possesses violent hands and, apart from facing solid tight ends in run-blocking situations, he holds his ground well and manages to shed blocks effectively. His ability to read the play is remarkable, as he anticipates the action in front of him and remains disciplined against option plays. Additionally, he demonstrates strong awareness and anticipation on screen passes. While he displays good tackling technique and aggressiveness, there are moments where his slight lack of power is evident, as he tends to absorb rather than deliver contact. His lack of elite athleticism becomes noticeable on certain outside runs where his pursuit may be limited.

Tykee Smith is a very talented football player who, in my opinion, is underrated and may not be selected until the third day of the draft due to his lack of elite athleticism or a larger build for his position. However, his football IQ, production, and versatility make him a valuable addition to a defensive back room without much difficulty. He can be envisioned as a nickelback, in Cover 1 Robber alignments, or even on the line of scrimmage, given his skill set. 
I evaluate Tykee Smith as a talent from the middle to the end of day 3.