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2016 NFL Mock Draft: Buccaneers Get Their Pass Rusher

By David Harrison

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the crowd in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the crowd in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 7, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Darron Lee (43) gets the crowd fired up during first quarter action versus the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State leads 14-0 at halftime. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Darron Lee (43) gets the crowd fired up during first quarter action versus the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State leads 14-0 at halftime. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /

49. <p>When Ryan Shazier was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2013 draft, Darron Lee was the linebacker who was challenged to fill his shoes.  He did just that, leading the Buckeyes as the defensive MVP of the Sugar Bowl in Ohio State’s win over Alabama.</p> <p>In Shazier’s second season as a Steeler, he has become one of the best defenders on the team, and Lee looks poised to make the same ascension in the NFL.  Playing opposite of Clay Matthews would only bolster Lee’s potential, and would give the Packers a linebacker corps which could prove to be the best in the NFC North.</p> <p>The Packers have weapons on the offense, so securing a stingier defense against divisional opponents losing big weapons this off-season, will help ensure the Packers continue their current streak of seven straight seasons reaching the playoffs.</p>. LB. Ohio State. Darron Lee. 27. player

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