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Buccaneers’ Top Five Second Round Picks of the Millenium

By Alan Schechter

Feb 18, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks at a press conference during the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 18, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks at a press conference during the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 17, 2015 St. Louis, MO, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive guard Ali Marpet (74) against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome. The Rams won 31-23. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2015 St. Louis, MO, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive guard Ali Marpet (74) against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome. The Rams won 31-23. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Ali Marpet

Our number five choice joins us from the most recent draft.  Marpet makes the list in part because of his story.  He was a division three college player, from a small school known as Hobart College.  He came on strong through the Senior Bowl and his pro day, making a name for himself and earning a second round draft pick from Jason Licht.

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How did he do?  He started every game he was healthy for, 13 in total.  He only remains at number five because he didn’t play the full season.  When he did play, he was very solid, putting up a Pro Football Focus grade of 70.1.  He was 11th overall in run blocking with a grade of 85.7.

Not too shabby for a guy from a school that hardly anyone ever heard of before.

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