The Bucs know they have a need in the secondary. Whether it’s at safety or at cornerback, we certainly expect there to be some sort of secondary selection by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2018 NFL Draft.
The team has already brought in the like of Florida State safety Derwin James and Louisville cornerback Jaire Alexander, and now, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Iowa’s Josh Jackson will be next on the list.
More visits: #Iowa CB Josh Jackson has Top 30 visits with the #Bills, #Titans and #Bucs this week. … #Bama DB Minkah Fitzpatrick is visiting the #49ers today & tomorrow. … #Memphis WR Anthony Miller is with the #Panthers today.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 9, 2018
Jackson was one of the most impressive cornerbacks in the country last season with eight interceptions. Jackson is a 6-foot, 195-pound cornerback who does his best work in off coverage. That fits Tampa Bay’s style very well. He’ll be a first round pick, but the Bucs could likely still trade down from No. 7 and select him elsewhere.
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About the Author: Trevor Sikkema
They’re really preparing for a trade down. I like it!
This does not necessarily mean they are looking to trade down. They are just doing there due diligence. They have a need in the secondary. Some of these guys could fall into the second round, or the Bucs could be looking to trade into the back end of the first.
I really hope you are right.
Wait in line, Pats, Bills, and Cardinals, Bucs are ready to deal!
I suppose you could also add the Dolphins to your list (if the chips fall right).
I like the thinking here. Jackson is over 5’10 and long. I really think a trade down will happen how far down is the big question.
I like the thinking, too. Isn’t Jackson close to 6″ ?
Yes.
Bucs are prepping to trade down (hopefully with Buffalo)…Derwin James and Josh Jackson in the first round. Man that would be a great hall. Then snatch a RB
I’d love to somehow come away with Hernandez too.. Finish the interior of the offensive line!