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 Florida State QB Jameis Winston with the first pick. Check out SB Nation's latest mock draft by Dan Kadar for a scouting report on Jameis Winston and each pick in the first round.
Here's what the experts have to say.
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| SBNation.com, Dan Kadar "From a physical standpoint, Winston is exactly what you want in a quarterback. He possesses a strong arm, moves around well and is a big player who is hard to to take down." MORE: 1st Round Scouting Report #2 Titans: Leonard Williams, DT (USC) #3 Jaguars: Dante Fowler, OLB (UF) |
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| NFL.com, Daniel Jeremiah "Winston is the top quarterback in this draft class, and he can be the long-term solution at the position for the Buccaneers."MORE:Jameis Winston 360 Podcast#2 Titans: Leonard Williams, DT (USC) #3 Jaguars: Dante Fowler, OLB (UF) |
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| NFLDraftScout.com, Dane Brugler "Nothing has changed at the top. 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) |
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| CBSSports.com, Rob Rang "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) |
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| NFL.com, Charles Davis "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) |
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| NFL.com, Brian Baldinger "Get the quarterback and go."#2 Titans: Randy Gregory, OLB (NEB) #3 Jaguars: Dante Fowler, OLB (UF) |
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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: Dante Fowler, OLB (UF) |
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| ESPN.com Insider, Todd McShay "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) |
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| WalterFootball "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) |
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