1 DT Ross Blacklock TCU
*failing to find a reasonable trade up scenario and missing on the tackles we wanted we instead move back and take a DL with the upside to be better than Brown or Kinlaw.
2a OT Matt Peart Connecticut
*instant competitor for RT, he and Haeg will be a fun battle through the preseason.
2b RB/WR Antonio Gibson Memphis
*2 birds one stone - Gibson can take snaps at both RB and WR and create mismatches all over the field. Also helps in the return game, replacing TJ Logan.
3a G Ben Bartch St Johns
Projected more as a guard who can play tackle in a pinch from what I hear. An Ali Marpet type, he could end up replacing Cappa early on.
3b S Geno Stone Iowa
*Smart, instinctive, under the radar ballhawk. Reminds me of Devin McCourty. Needs some refining, but could be an early contributor, possibly starting at FS.
4 QB Nate Stanley Iowa
*Much like his teammate taken with the last pick, Stanley is smart, does everything right and would maximize the opportunity that any QB would benefit from here in Tampa.
6 RB Patrick Taylor Memphis
Solid, reliable RB. Good hands, good blitz pickup. Good in short yardage. Great size at 6'3. Takes what is given. Injuries red flags will push him down but he is worth the flier here.
