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.
The experts are predicting that the Buccaneers will select FSU QB Jameis Winston with the first pick. NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah still believes Mariota is in play for #1 overall, although he's sticking with Winston as his choice.
Here's what the experts have to say.
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1st: Jameis Winston, QB (FSU) 45%2nd:Marcus Mariota, QB (ORE)*38%3rd:Draft Someone Else14%* 4th: Trade the Pick**3%
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"The Buccaneers are doing their due diligence with the No. 1 pick. Mariota is visiting Tampa Monday and is scheduled for an April private workout."
#2 Titans: Leonard Williams, DT (USC)
#3 Jaguars: Dante Fowler, OLB (UF)
"It is an excellent match as Winston possesses the awareness, accuracy and arm strength to take full advantage of Tampa Bay's massive pass-catchers."
#2 Titans: Marcus Mariota, QB (ORE)
#3 Jaguars: Leonard Williams, DT (USC)
"The Buccaneers have a need at quarterback and Winston is believed to be their target with the No. 1 overall pick."
#2 Titans: Leonard Williams, DT (USC)
#3 Jaguars: Dante Fowler, OLB (UF)
"I have opined that Marcus Mariota would fit nicely here as well, but all signs point to Winston being the choice and it makes sense."
#2 Titans: Leonard Williams, DT (USC)
#3 Jaguars: Dante Fowler, OLB (UF)
"I still believe Marcus Mariota is in play for this pick, but I'm going to stick with Winston."#2 Titans: Leonard Williams, DT (USC)
#3 Jaguars: Dante Fowler, OLB (UF)
"Get the quarterback and go."#2 Titans: Randy Gregory, OLB (NEB)
#3 Jaguars: Dante Fowler, OLB (UF)
"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: Dante Fowler, OLB (UF)
"Winston really impressed teams during his combine interview sessions with how he talked about his past, and he wowed them with his football IQ."
#2 Titans: Leonard Williams, DT (USC)
#3 Jaguars: Dante Fowler, OLB (UF)
"Winston only helped himself in Indianapolis. In addition to throwing some terrific passes in the field drills, he also impressed in the interviews, prompting one personnel man to compare his football IQ to Peyton Manning's."
#2 Titans: Marcus Mariota, QB (ORE)
#3 Jaguars: Leonard Williams, DT (USC)
