Georgia DB Tykee Smith reportedly tears ACL, out for season

By Connor Riley

October 15, 2021 at 5:09 am EDT

Tykee Smith Georgia defensive back Tykee Smith (23) during the Bulldogs' game against Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (Photo by Tony Walsh) (Tony Walsh)

By Connor Riley

October 15, 2021 at 5:09 am EDT

Just as Tykee Smith looked to be getting back onto the field, his season now appears to be over. According to a report from On3′s Palmer Thombs, Smith suffered a torn ACL in practice this week.

The injury will sideline Smith for the season. The transfer from West Virginia did not play in the first five games of the season as he recovered from preseason foot surgery.

Smith had been looking to get back into the defensive back rotation as he made his way back to full health.