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Buccaneers’ 2017 7-Round Mock Draft: 2.0

By Zach Sauers

Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; A view of a Salute to Service, United States Coast Guard, and American flag sticker on a Tampa Bay Buccaneers helmet at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; A view of a Salute to Service, United States Coast Guard, and American flag sticker on a Tampa Bay Buccaneers helmet at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 27, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver KD Cannon (9) celebrates after beating the Boise State Broncos 31-12 in the Cactus Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver KD Cannon (9) celebrates after beating the Boise State Broncos 31-12 in the Cactus Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

KD Cannon – WR – Baylor

In the fourth round the Bucs have another opportunity to provide weapons for Jameis Winston. KD Cannon out of Baylor is an explosive play-maker with game breaking speed. This is the type of receiver that is exactly what head coach Dirk Koetter has been waiting for.

Koetter’s need for speed may influence Licht to do some extensive look into this prospect. Cannon is a tall and lengthy speedster that could open up the field for this offensive. Winston has had issues in the past of overthrowing the long ball, until now.

With the selection of Cannon, it gives the Bucs a receiver that you just can not overthrow. The ball tracking and home-run ability in this prospect is something that will make teams want to pull the trigger early.

Currently Cannon is sitting on a mid-round range, but expect an impressive combine where his stock could rise. If the Bucs are able to provide Winston with pass catchers such as Howard, Kupp, and Cannon all in the same draft, you can already consider this offense ready to sky rocket.

Now although this is a run first type of team, passing up on receivers such as these when your current position group is one of the worst in the league is not something you can do.

Double-dipping at receiver this draft could ultimately help Winston inch closer to the next NFC South MVP quarterback of this league.

Previously: Wide Receiver Cooper Kupp

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