Nate Davis, USA TODAY Sports
Pick: Alabama DB Minkah Fitzpatrick
“The Bucs secondary is due to be gutted by free agency, with CB Brent Grimes and S T.J. Ward among vets set to hit the open market. Fitzpatrick seems to project as a safety, but he could certainly see time at corner or in the slot and would be an asset in just about any capacity for a Tampa Bay defense that ranked last both overall and against the pass in 2017.”
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports
Pick: Florida State S Derwin James
“The Buccaneers would’ve jumped all over Chubb had he fallen to No. 7. They’re ecstatic with James in this situation though. Similar to Fitzpatrick, James can play any position in the secondary, and he’ll make his mark often as a linebacker against spread formations.”
Matt Miller, Bleacher Report
Pick: Alabama DB Minkah Fitzpatrick
“On the field, I’ve heard Fitzpatrick compared to Jalen Ramsey and Micah Hyde. He’s probably somewhere in the middle for me, but that still projects out to be a damn good player with the tools to rush the quarterback, stop the run, man up in coverage and be the leader of a squad.”
Dan Kadar, Mocking The Draft
Pick: UTSA DE Marcus Davenport
“Davenport may not have had the Senior Bowl that was expected, but he still profiles as a high pick because of his size and athleticism and the premium position he plays. Davenport excels when he can rush standing up, but his natural athleticism should help him quickly equate to playing out of a three-point stance.”
Chad Reuter, NFL.com
Pick: Note Dame OG Quenton Nelson
“Nelson’s a dominant presence who will help Jameis Winston and whoever is carrying the ball for the Bucs over the next decade.”