The Pewter Plank
FanSided

Five Surprise Picks in the First Round for the Buccaneers

By @RyanTerrana

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 /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
5 of 6
Next
Nov 14, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver Corey Coleman (1) warms up prior to facing the Oklahoma Sooners at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver Corey Coleman (1) warms up prior to facing the Oklahoma Sooners at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Corey Coleman | Wide Reciever | Baylor

This pick is pretty straight forward. Coleman is the most dynamic play-maker in the draft and showed it every time he suited it up. The 2015 Biletnikoff winner, Coleman torched defenses on a weekly basis leading the high scoring Baylor offense with 1,363 yards and 20 touchdowns. While the defense does need some more talent, it might be too hard to pass up on giving Winston another weapon to add alongside Evans, Jackson and Seferian-Jenkins.

Some people question Coleman’s work ethic and toughness or his ability to be able to play outside with his size at the professional level. None of these concern me as he compares size and athleticism wise with Odell Beckham. His incredible vertical for his size reminds me of another former NFC South receiver in Steve Smith in his ability to attack the football in the air. Coleman could step in immediately and play the slot or have Jackson kick into the slot. If the Bucs decide to not take an impact defender, there’s a good chance Coleman ends up a Buccaneer.

Next: Number One

Home/Bucs Draft