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Which Buccaneers’ Draftees Will Make the 2016 Roster?

By Alan Schechter

Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter speaks to the media during the NFL scouting combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter speaks to the media during the NFL scouting combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 11, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins offensive lineman Caleb Benenoch (74) and Oregon Ducks linebacker Tony Washington (91) battle at the line of scrimmage during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Oregon went on to a 42-30 win. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins offensive lineman Caleb Benenoch (74) and Oregon Ducks linebacker Tony Washington (91) battle at the line of scrimmage during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Oregon went on to a 42-30 win. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

Caleb Benenoch

Benenoch was a tackle at UCLA,  and the Bucs have a need at the position.  Logan Mankins retired.  J.R. Sweezy is imperfect.  A group that can grow together would be ideal, and adding youth with Ali Marpet and Donovan Smith would keep this offense moving forward for a long time.  Benenoch is versatile, with experience at guard and tackle.  His pass blocking efficiency was 95.3 according to Pro Football Focus, a number that is not too shabby.

Here is some tape on young Caleb, courtesy of Draft Breakdown:

There is a lot to like.  Benenoch is a competitor.  He is after his man on every play, not ever giving up.  In run blocking, he gets through his guy with authority, and has a good sense of picking out his man at the next level.  His footwork is solid in the passing game.  His slide is good, and his twitch is too.  His knee bend is where that when he gets set, he is tough to bring down.

He may have been a late round pick, but he was a good one.

Roster Result: Stays

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