Buccaneers Draft 2017: Three Things To Know About Chris Godwin

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Sep 26, 2015; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the San Diego State Aztecs at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated San Diego State 37-21. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-USA TODAY Sports /

1. He Is One Of The Best Receivers In Penn State History

Chris Godwin was only at Penn State for three years, but two gigantic seasons put him up there with the best of the best as far as receivers go in State College. His 2,421 receiving yards are fourth-best all-time. His 18 touchdowns tie him for fourth all-time and he is seventh on the all-time receptions list with 153.

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The accolades don’t stop there for Godwin. He became one of 14 players to pass 100 catches in a career, while also being the eighth player to surpass 2,000 yards in a career. He had a fantastic three-year career with the Nittany Lions. Just think: had he stayed for his senior season, where would he be on the program’s all-time lists? That’s a pretty interesting thought, but not one he nor the Bucs really care about at this point.

Are college numbers the most important thing for a player heading into the NFL? Of course not. But, those numbers do come as a by-product of talent and consistency, so the fact that Godwin was able to put up all-time numbers with his college quarterbacks is great. Just imagine what he’ll be able to do when he gets on the field with Jameis Winston.

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