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Among the candidates to replace departed free safety Marcus McClinton ... Played cornerback as a freshman, but had to battle a logjam of talented contenders ... Liking his potential, coaches moved him to free safety last year in order to get him on the field ... Has seen action in seven games. 2008 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in seven games, including one starting assignment vs. Georgia ... Made four tackles during the season ... Had three tackles and a pass breakup in the win at Mississippi State. 2007 (Freshman): Redshirted as a cornerback ... Named Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week during the season. High School: Played his senior season at Dunnellon (Fla.) HS, starting as a wide receiver and defensive back ... Named to the all-district and all-area teams as a senior ... Made four interceptions, returning one for a touchdown, and had 10 pass breakups ... Also caught 15 passes for 240 yards and two touchdowns ... Rushed six times for 98 yards, a 16.3-yard average, on end-around plays and reverses ... Played his first three seasons at Lake Weir HS in Ocala, Fla. ... Started as a wide receiver and defensive back during his junior season ... Coached by Frank Beasley ... "Taiedo is going to be a great cover corner in the SEC," Beasley said. "He has great size and speed, with long arms and legs, and can jump out of the gym." ... A four-year letterman in track and field ... Competed in the 400-meter run, the 4x100-meter relay, the long jump, and triple jump ... Two-year district champ in the long jump and triple jump ... Excellent student who graduated with high honors ... His recruiting finalists included Stanford, Central Florida, Middle Tennessee, and Florida Atlantic. Personal: Name is pronounced "ty-EE-doe" ... Born in the Virgin Islands ... Son of Tyrone Smith and Valerie Smith ... Major is psychology. |
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