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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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Jan 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Donovan Smith (76) reacts after a teammate is hurt in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Donovan Smith (76) reacts after a teammate is hurt in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Donovan Smith

We all know the number four choice as well, joining the team from the same draft as Marpet.  Donovan Smith walked onto the team and started every game at a very important position, left tackle.  He blocked Jameis Winston‘s blind side all season long, and the quarterback stayed healthy all year.  We have to give credit to the guys up front, there is no dispute.

He and Marpet both helped the resurgence of Doug Martin.  Martin returned to form with over 1,400 rushing yards, and the team was fifth in the NFL in rushing with 135.1 yards per game.  Martin and Charles Sims both reaped the benefits, and that is why Smith and Marpet are on this list.

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