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Buccaneers Draft 2017: Projecting The Rookies On The Depth Chart

By Zain Ahmed

Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard goes through workout drills during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard goes through workout drills during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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January 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) runs the ball in for a touchdown against the Southern California Trojans during the second half of the 2017 Rose Bowl game at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
January 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) runs the ball in for a touchdown against the Southern California Trojans during the second half of the 2017 Rose Bowl game at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 3: Chris Godwin, WR, Penn State

The Buccaneers continued to add depth to their wide receiving corps with the selection of Chris Godwin. Tampa’s wide receiver corps has quickly gone from a weakness to a strength. Mike Evans had virtually no help outside of Adam Humphries last season but with the signing of Desean Jackson and now drafting Godwin, Evans has more help than he could have ever imagined.

Dirk Koetter said he wanted the Buccaneers to get faster and Godwin fits the description of fast. Godwin ran a 4.42 at the combine in March, showcasing his speed. Godwin also has the ability to return kicks which provides much-needed competition at the position.

The Bucs drafted Godwin to provide WR depth but he could end up being more than that. Godwin will challenge Humphries for the slot WR role and I believe he will win that competition because of his speed. Godwin could end up being a big contributor for Tampa’s passing offense.

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