Bucs continues to attract players for their official 30 visits. So far, one position has been the most targeted. According to a photo by USC CB Jaylin Smith, Tampa Bay, including USC’s Jaylin Smith, will be the cornerback position where he hosted six cornerbacks, including USC’s Jaylin Smith.
Fowler beat his news X Account on monday.
In addition to his upcoming visit to the Commander, USC DB Jaylin Smith has already made pre-draft visits with Bucs, Cardinals, Eagles, Texans and Titans.
He also makes a trip to Atlanta, according to sources.
– Ryan Fowler (@_ryanfowler_) April 14, 2025
Tampa Bay had previously expressed interest in Smith at the NFL scouting combine. Official interview. Smith is one of 17 known visitors Tampa Bay as 30 visitors.
Jaylin Smith offers the positional versatility of Bucs
USC CB Jaylin Smith Photo by: USA Today
Jaylin Smith ran for 4.45 on a 40-yard dash and showed the versatility to play cornerback, nickelback and safety in Southern California. At 5-foot-11, 187-pound Smith was the three-year starter in the Trojan defense, with 182 tackles, 12.5 tackles, two sacks, three intercepts, eight pass breakups and two forced fumbles.
Smith was the Trojan defensive MVP in the bowl game during the 2023 season, leading USC with two intercepts last year and ended his college career by accepting an invitation to the Senior Bowl. Smith didn’t allow a touchdown at external cornerback last season, but his size limitations could make him a candidate to play nickelbacks in slots in the NFL.
With Tykee Smith moving in strong safety from Nickelback in 2025, replacing Jordan Whitehead and potentially playing 100% of the snaps rather than 75%, Tampa Bay was looking for a cornerback to compete for slots this season. Christian Ijien, who started all games in the slots during the 2023 rookie season, could become a major contender, but the team will now add another candidate to the 2025 NFL Draft. Smith could become one of those options in three days.
