BREAKING: Tykee Smith Enters Transfer Portal

Huge loss for the Mountaineer defense.

Wednesday night, West Virginia junior safety Tykee Smith announced on Twitter that he will be entering his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

Thank You WVU....💙
To Be Continued....🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/uk9nNoa0r3

— Tykee Smith (@TykSmith) March 25, 2021

During his two years in a Mountaineer uniform, Smith has tallied 114 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, one sack, four interceptions, 13 pass breakups, and one forced fumble. Smith has only started 17 games in his collegiate career but is quickly becoming one of the most respected defenders in the game. 

Earlier this offseason, the folks at Pro Football Focus tabbed Tykee Smith at No. 24 in their 101 best players in college football article from the 2020 season.

Smith was also named a Third-Team AP All-American, Second-Team FWAA All-American, and was named a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award which is given to the nation's best defensive back.

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