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Drafting Buccaneers: Senior Bowl Preview

By David Harrison

Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Noah Spence (57) against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Noah Spence (57) against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 3, 2016; Bowling Green, KY, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers head coach Jeff Brohm (left) and Hilltoppers offensive lineman Forrest Lamp (76) celebrate their victory following the CUSA championship game against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Western Kentucky won 58-44. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Bowling Green, KY, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers head coach Jeff Brohm (left) and Hilltoppers offensive lineman Forrest Lamp (76) celebrate their victory following the CUSA championship game against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Western Kentucky won 58-44. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /

North Offensive Tackle Taylor Moton, Western Michigan Broncos

The offensive line seems to be a focus of the fan base, and less so a focus for the Buccaneers themselves.

I don’t think there’s any question though, the team needs to add some youthful depth at the tackle position among others, and Taylor Moton is a good one if Jason Licht waits until day two to grab one.

Outside of an offensive lineman on the South roster who may not play now after suffering an ankle injury (see below), this is the lineman I’m most looking forward to seeing get work.

For the record, I’m an advocate of the idea for moving Donovan Smith to the right side and bringing in a new left tackle.

If it can’t be Ryan Ramczyk (Wisconsin) or Roderick Johnson (Florida State), then I’d be very happy with Moton from a prospect standpoint.

Must Read: DRAFT PROFILE: FORREST LAMP

South Guard Forrest Lamp, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

I struggled with whether to keep Forrest Lamp on here considering the high ankle sprain he’s suffered which has made him questionable for Saturday’s festivities.

Obviously, since you’re reading this, I’ve decided to keep him in because of the work he got in before getting hurt and the way he’s impacted his own draft stock in the process.

A starting tackle at Western Kentucky, early speculation had him moving inside, and he’s obviously embraced it as he was listed at guard on the South roster.

The Buccaneers may not see their interior line as their biggest priority, but things can change a lot in this game and with J.R. Sweezy coming off of a back injury there’s no shame in drafting a young lineman like Lamp who could come in to replace the wounded veteran if the problems flare up again.

If he plays then it’ll be a big story line to see how his ankle holds up.

Chances are he won’t though, and it’ll be the combine before Bucs fans get to see him in action again.

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