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Buccaneers: Which undrafted rookies make the 53 man roster?

By Zach Sauers

Oct 29, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Richie Brown (39) tackles Samford Bulldogs running back K'rondis Larry (17) at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Richie Brown (39) tackles Samford Bulldogs running back K'rondis Larry (17) at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 21, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; East Team tight end Antony Auclair (89) catches the ball over West Team defensive back Tyquwan Glass (25) and linebacker Calvin Munson (54) during the second half of the East-West Shrine Game at Tropicana Field. West Team defeated the East Team 10-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; East Team tight end Antony Auclair (89) catches the ball over West Team defensive back Tyquwan Glass (25) and linebacker Calvin Munson (54) during the second half of the East-West Shrine Game at Tropicana Field. West Team defeated the East Team 10-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Anthony Auclair

If there is any undrafted rookie you are gonna want to make a bet on, it is rookie tight end Antony Auclair out of Laval. Standing at 6’6″ 256 pounds, Auclair was a prospect that was expected to go in the mid rounds of the draft. Luckily, while being on Tampa’s radar, he fell directly into the lap of the waiting Bucs. Bucs fans, you are going to like what this guy brings to the table.

The depth at the tight end position has been an issue with the Bucs for quite some time, and the bell has finally been answered. After nabbing OJ Howard in the first round of this year’s draft, the Bucs were not done yet. Pairing Howard and Auclair with returning players such as Cameron Brate/Luke Stocker should give Tampa the insurance in the long run for Dirk Koetter’s two tight end set offense.

Expect Auclair to make this team.  Not only will he be looked at as the eventual replacement to Luke Stocker, but you could also see Auclair rise through the ranks if Brate decides to move on from the Bay area.

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