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2016 NFL Mock Draft: Buccaneers’ Seven Round Mock

By Alan Schechter

Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker Deion Jones (45) tackles Texas A&M Aggies running back Tra Carson (5) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Texas A&M Aggies 19-7. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker Deion Jones (45) tackles Texas A&M Aggies running back Tra Carson (5) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Texas A&M Aggies 19-7. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports /

Here, we reunite Kwon Alexander with his former teammate in Deion Jones.  Jones proved himself as a talented and active tackler, with 88 total tackles and 12.5 TFL’s in 2015.  Add to that five sacks, and you have a particularly good year for the young man from LSU.  He is also versatile, as noted by Shawn Spencer of NFL Mocks:

"Man coverage is where he really excels. Whether covering a slot receiver, tight end or running back, Jones is able to matchup. At the snap, utilizes solid football intelligence to diagnose the play and react accordingly. Mirrors the receiver, forcing the QB to throw into tight windows. Possesses quick and flexible hips which he is able to either open and sprint downfield or change directions laterally."

He can fly, running the forty yard dash in 4.59 seconds at the Combine, a strong time for a linebacker.  Add his tackles to the production we know we get from Kwon, and you have quite the linebacker group in Tampa, don’t you?

Next: Round Four: Pick 108

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