The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released former University of Oregon standout and #3 overall pick from the 1999 draft Akili Smith on Monday. Smith was a member of the heralded 1999 quarterback draft class, which included Tim Couch, Donovan McNabb, Daunte Culpepper and Cade McNown, all of whom were among the top 12 picks that season. Only McNabb and Culpepper, starring for Philadelphia and Minnesota, remain in the league.