I know we traded away our 4th and 6th but we can still get a nice player in the 5th round...The ability to play special teams is something to consider. These players below are not necessarily the best available overall, but ones I think would fit the Bucs...only first 4 are in order of preference...
1) Desmond King- Thorpe Award winner in 2015...has insane ball skills and picks off everything. You can't teach that. He is a major ball hawk, plain and simple. Good tackler and can return kicks. I think his best fit in the NFL is at safety. I would love to have Evans and King as our future safety tandem.
2) Jake Butt- I know...it might be overkill to draft another tight end but he is really good and would represent great value. We would have the best tight end group in the league. Would be able to sit out the year and just learn.
3) Corn Elder- possible nickle corner...very good in coverage and despite his size, is a good and aggressive tackler. Also can return kicks...
4) Shelton Gibson- explosive receiver who can help in the return game...
5) Chad Hansen- lots of good receivers and there is nothing wrong with building up the depth at this position...Westbrook is a major character risk and so I have not included him.
6) Samaje Perine- strong runner but I wonder about his value on special teams.
7) Marlon Mack- another player I am surprised is available but I am not sure about special teams value...
8) Donnell Pumphrey- I wonder if this guy could end up helping out as a returner. He is a really good player and maybe he could end up like a Brian Mitchell type and contribute on special teams.
9) Josh Dobbs- Why not? He has good size and skill set...very smart. I don't think it is a bad idea to invest in back-up Qbs later in the draft. Not really confident in our backup QB situation.
10) Josh Reynolds- I was hoping to come up with two receivers in this draft but, again, I would think the fifth guy would have to contribute on special teams. Not sure Reynolds can but he has some talent.
11) TJ Logan- This could end up being the pick...Is blazing fast, can catch...very good returner and can handle carries out of the backfield. Licht wants to get faster, Logan does that.
12) Wayne Gallman- I have always liked him as a player. Just a very good back. Looks lanky but he is strong at 215-220.
13 Stacey Coley- fast and has terrific YAC ability. Also can contribute as a returner.
14) KD Cannon- same as above...I know Baylor receivers don't run full route trees but the guy can really run...
15) Jordan Leggett- I know, another TE but he is pretty darn good player. Reminds me of Alge Crumpler.
16) Robert Davis- 6'3, 220 receiver who runs a 4.4...a bit raw but has lots of potential. Dude has a 41 inch vertical and benched 225 19 times. Very strong and was highly productive at Georgia State.
17) Ryan Switzer- small but had a nice career at UNC. Slot guy that can bring value as a punt returner. Fastest 20-yard shuttle of all the receivers at the combine.
18) Bucky Hodges- Have to stick him here on the list...Lots of ability but you can't coach his size and speed.
19) George Kittle- I love this guy...his combine explosion numbers were great. Good size, can lineup in the backfield as a FB but most of the time is a tight end. This guy can really block but he is starting to come into his own as a receiver (late bloomer like Brate).
20) Julien Davenport- Tremendous length (height and arms) and tested very well at the combine. Would be a nice project to bring in for the offensive line. Bucs seem to like him.
21) Jaleel Johnson- interesting prospect...good size and knows how to use his hands inside. Maybe a rotational guy for us on the d-line. Good investment.
22) Xavier Woods- I think one of our next two picks needs to be at safety
