R.J. White, CBS Sports
Pick: Florida State S Derwin James
“Derwin James, SS, Florida State: The Buccaneers are in a perfect spot to help their secondary with this pick by selecting either cornerback Denzel Ward, slot corner/safety Minkah Fitzpatrick or James. I think the Florida State safety is the best option for the Bucs, as he’ll be able to give them what T.J. Ward couldn’t at the strong safety position. James could quickly develop into an All-Pro caliber player.”
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports
Pick: Penn State RB Saquon Barkley
“Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State: The Buccaneers take what some believe will be a luxury selection in the top 10, but Barkley will take pressure off Tampa Bay’s pass game to help Jameis Winston.”
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports
Pick: Note Dame OG Quenton Nelson
“Quenton Nelson, OG, Notre Dame: This would improve the interior of their line in a big way. He will be special.”
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: Penn State RB Saquon Barkley
“Find me a worse group of running backs in the NFL than Tampa Bay’s. Jacquizz Rodgers is a solid player, but he’s more of a third-down back only. Peyton Barber could get a shot, but he hasn’t stood out in two seasons in the NFL. Barkley could be a superstar in Tampa.”
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