Round Two: Chris Godwin
In the second round of the 2017 NFL draft the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Chris Godwin, wide receiver out of Penn State.
After answering the bell this offseason for the need of a wide receiver with the addition of highly coveted free agent DeSean Jackson, General Manager Jason Licht decides to double dip. Godwin has been on the Bucs radar for quite some time, and after meeting with the team over various occasions, it leads to his selection.
In Godwin brings a receiver that not only has outstanding speed but also fantastic hands. If you take a look at his tape versus USC, you see a receiver capable of being a number one threat on some lucky NFL team.
Although his hype has not pushed him into the first round, grabbing him here in the second gives the Bucs depth at a position that they need so desperately. I know David will like this pick.
DAVID’S TAKE
"I absolutely love this pick for the Bucs. Jason Licht has shown already he isn’t against drafting early at positions he also added to in free-agency. Don’t for a minute think the Bucs are out of the wide receiver market just because they brought in DeSean Jackson. Chris Godwin is one of the better options after Corey Davis and John Ross for Tampa Bay. He’s just a solid all-around player who will really give the Bucs some offensive flexibility and can be set-up in mismatches to get the best out of him. Some might consider the second-round a bit high to bring in a rotational player, but hey, look at what this team did with Noah Spence. Rotational doesn’t mean ineffective, and this one could be the number two in three years or less."