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Scott Reynolds is in his 30th year of covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the vice president, publisher and senior Bucs beat writer for PewterReport.com. Author of the popular SR's Fab 5 column on Fridays, Reynolds oversees web development and forges marketing partnerships for PewterReport.com in addition to his editorial duties. A graduate of Kansas State University in 1995, Reynolds spent six years giving back to the community as the defensive coordinator/defensive line coach for his sons' Pop Warner team, the South Pasco Predators. Reynolds can be reached at: [email protected]
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Pewter Report publishes the latest NFL Mock Drafts each Monday. Find out who some of the top draft websites have the Bucs picking in the first round. Some mock drafts go deeper and have multiple rounds.

Pewter Report’s Scott Reynolds (7-Round)

No. 27 – Buccaneeers – Arkansas WR Treylon Burks
At 6-foot-3, 225 pounds, Burks is one of the biggest receivers in the draft. It will be interesting to see how fast he times at the NFL Scouting Combine and his pro day workout. A 4.4 or faster 40-yard dash time could put him out of reach for Tampa Bay. A 4.5 or slower 40-time should make him available with the 27th overall pick. Burks used his speed and his physicality to get yards after the catch at Arkansas where he averaged over 16 yards per catch every season. He was efficient on screen passes and operating out of the slot where he lined up 222 times in 2021, as opposed to just 79 times out wide on passing plays.

No. 60 – Buccaneers – UConn DT Travis Jones
No. 91 – Buccaneers – BYU RB Tyler Allegier
No. 130 – Buccaneers – Western Kentucky OLB DeAngelo Malone
No. 169 – Buccaneers – North Dakota State OL Cordell Volson
No. 247 – Buccaneers – Virginia Tech TE James Mitchell

NFL.com’s Chad Reuter (3-Round)

No. 27 – Buccaneers – Boston College C Zion Johnson
The Bucs could lose erstwhile veteran center Ryan Jensen in free agency. Johnson proved at the Senior Bowl that he could make the move to the pivot without an issue, showing his pure strength and intelligence. His experience at left tackle and guard will help him become a leader on the line in no time.

No. 60 – Buccaneers – Houston DT Logan Hall
No. 91 – Buccaneers – Georgia RB Zamir White

NFL.com’s Cynthia Frelund

Florida Cb Kaiir Elam Bucs

Florida CB Kaiir Elam – Photo by: USA Today

No. 27 – Buccaneers – Florida CB Kaiir Elam
This Florida product allowed only 18 catches on 33 targets for 165 yards this season, per PFF, which, in the SEC, is saying a lot. And his size (he should measure around 6-2) should be in the ideal range. PFF has another really cool note here: Elam allowed just eight catches on 210 Cover-1 coverage snaps in his career.

NFL.com Lance Zierlein

No. 27 – Buccaneers – Ole Miss QB Matt Corral
From a size and playing style perspective, Corral doesn’t fit the profile of QBs Bruce Arians has grown accustomed to coaching. However, that shouldn’t stop GM Jason Licht from making the pick if he believes the former Ole Miss star can be Tampa Bay’s long-term answer in the wake of Tom Brady’s retirement.

Pro Football Focus’ Austin Gayle (2-Round)

No. 27 – Buccaneers – Georgia DT Devonte Wyatt
While Jordan Davis drew the national spotlight, Wyatt quietly put together an equally (if not more) impressive season with Georgia last season. An uber-explosive athlete for his size (6-foot-3, 315), Wyatt won as a pass-rusher and run defender because of his get-off and finesse. He ranked inside the 90th percentile at his position in PFF pass-rushing grade and run-stop percentage in 2021.

No. 60 – Buccaneers – Clemson WR Justyn Ross

Pro Football Network’s James Fragoza (2-Round)

Usc Wr Drake London

USC WR Drake London – Photo by: USA Today

No. 27 – Buccaneers – USC WR Drake London
Without Tom Brady, the Buccaneers head into 2022 with Kyle Trask. While they may make a move in free agency or draft a signal-caller within the first two days of the draft, Drake London offers too much to pass up here. Chris Godwin could be on the move, meaning Tampa Bay needs a slot receiver. London can fill that role while offering outside versatility as well. At 6’5″ with a basketball background, London comes down with nearly everything in his vicinity.

No. 60 – Buccaneers – Michigan State RB Kenneth Walker III

CBS Sports’ Ryan Wilson

No. 27 – Buccaneers – Arkansas WR Treylon Burks
The Bucs could be looking to upgrade the QB position here, but they may be willing to re-sign Blaine Gabbert or see what Kyle Trask has. Whomever ends up under center, he’ll need some weapons. Chris Godwin could hit free agency and currently only Mike Evans, Jaelon Dardon, Scotty Miller, Tyler Johnson and Cyril Grayson are under contract — not to mention that Rob Gronkowski could follow Tom Brady out the door. Burks, meanwhile, is a special talent who plays with the physicality of Anquan Boldin but has the wheels to outrun anyone down the field.

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