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Buccaneers 2016 Draft: Full Bucs Mock

By James Yarcho

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Mike Evans (Texas A&M) poses with his jersey after being selected as the number seven overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Mike Evans (Texas A&M) poses with his jersey after being selected as the number seven overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 8, 2014; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles linebacker Terrance Smith (24) makes an interception during the first half of the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2014; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles linebacker Terrance Smith (24) makes an interception during the first half of the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /

197. player. 48. . Linebacker. Florida State. Terrance Smith

Another developmental guy, but big upside. Although he played inside linebacker at Florida State, Smith translates better to outside linebacker in the NFL, which fits the Bucs well. The ability to sit behind the likes of Lavonte David, Kwon Alexander, and Daryl Smith will allow him to grow and develop. Smith would be a key player on special teams and has the speed to do so.

One of his strengths is the ability to take great angles to the ball carrier, preventing him from missing very often. However, he has a lot of work to do on aggressiveness and tackling. Smith had 24 missed tackles in two years, but that is certainly something that can be taught, coached, and corrected. Has some developing to do in the passing game as he, at times, seems very indecisive and didn’t have any passes defensed in 2015.

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So what do you think, Bucs fans? Is this a draft you could live with? The time has come for the Bucs to continue building this franchise back into a playoff contender. Who would you like to see them take over the next three days?

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