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 agree that the Buccaneers are favoring Jameis Winston over Marcus Mariota. Mariota hasn't received a vote since February 23.
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) 46%2nd:Marcus Mariota, QB (ORE)*39%3rd:Draft Someone Else12%* 4th: Trade the Pick**3% |
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| ESPN.com Insider, Todd McShay "In deciding whether or not to use the No. 1 overall pick on Winston, the Bucs are going to have to evaluate him from an off-field perspective. Are they comfortable enough with his past behavior and his maturity level to make him the face of their franchise?" #2 Titans: Marcus Mariota, QB (ORE) #3 Jaguars: Amari Cooper, WR (ALA) |
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| SBNation.com, Dan Kadar "At some point you have to wonder if general manager Jason Licht is just going to open up and say that's the pick. Stop the suspense!" #2 Titans: Marcus Mariota, QB (ORE) #3 Jaguars: Dante Fowler, OLB (UF) |
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| NFL.com, Charles Davis "The Bucs appear to believe that the 'Jameis Winston Experience' will lead them back to the playoffs in the near future." #2 Titans: Leonard Williams, DT (USC) #3 Jaguars: Dante Fowler, OLB (UF) |
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| NFL.com, Charley Casserly "Winston is a gifted talent. The question is, can you rely upon him?"#2 Titans: Leonard Williams, DT (USC) #3 Jaguars: Dante Fowler, OLB (UF) |
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| NFL.com, Lance Zierlein "Pairing him with Mike Evans could prove to be too enticing for Bucs to pass on."#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 "Winston essentially sealed his position as the top pick with a solid pro day workout." #2 Titans: Leonard Williams, DT (USC) #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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| 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: Dante Fowler, OLB (UF) |
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