Here at Buccaneers.com we've compiled the mock drafts from some of the biggest names in the national media to show you who they think will proudly don red and pewter on April 30th when the Buccaneers announce their number one overall pick. Most experts' picks remained the same, but following the NFL Scouting Combine, the fans' pick flipped from Marcus Mariota to Jameis Winston.
Here's what the experts have to say.
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| Buccaneers Fan Poll Cast your vote and check out our next Mock Draft Roundup for updated results! VOTE HERE 1st: Jameis Winston, QB (FSU) 40%2nd:Marcus Mariota, QB (ORE)*39%3rd:Draft Someone Else17%* 4th: Trade the Pick**4% |
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| NFL.com, Daniel Jeremiah "Winston has some immaturity issues, but he has ideal size, arm strength and touch. He's ready to play Day 1."#2 Titans: Dante Fowler, OLB (UF) #3 Jaguars: Leonard Williams, DT (USC) |
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| WalterFootball "Winston is most definitely the favorite right now." #2 Titans: Marcus Mariota, QB (ORE) #3 Jaguars: Leonard Williams, DT (USC) |
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| ESPN.com Insider, Todd McShay "If you factor in only on-field performance, Winston should be the No. 1 choice." #2 Titans: Leonard Williams, DT (USC) #3 Jaguars: Randy Gregory, OLB (NEB) |
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| NFLDraftScout.com, Dane Brugler "Winston has off-field red flags, but on the field he has the physical and mental makeup to be the best player in this draft class." #2 Titans: Randy Gregory, OLB (NEB) #3 Jaguars: Leonard Williams, DT (USC) |
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| SI.com, Chris Burke "Can Mariota translate his game from the Oregon offense to the NFL?" #2 Titans: Leonard Williams, DT (USC) #3 Jaguars: Randy Gregory, OLB (NEB) |
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| CBSSports.com, Rob Rang "Coach Lovie Smith might be precisely the steady hand that Winston needs to take full advantage of his undeniable talent." #2 Titans: Leonard Williams, DT (USC) #3 Jaguars: Randy Gregory, OLB (NEB) |
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| SBNation.com, Dan Kadar "Indications from those in Indianapolis signal Winston not only as the top quarterback in this year's draft, but the favorite to be the choice at No. 1." #2 Titans: Marcus Mariota, QB (ORE) #3 Jaguars: Leonard Williams, DT (USC) |
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| ESPN.com Insider, Mel Kiper "He's big, durable, strong-armed and has both a high football IQ and an ability to read, anticipate and process at a very high level what defenses are trying to do." #2 Titans: Leonard Williams, DT (USC) #3 Jaguars: Shane Ray, DE (MIZZOU) |
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