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Buccaneers draft 2017: Four players who benefit the most from the new class

By Alan Schechter

Mar 1, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 1, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Which current Buccaneers benefit the most from the 2017 draft class?

Judging by the draft class, Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht is fixing to have a lethal offense in 2017. It was already a talented group with Mike Evans, Cameron Brate, the addition of DeSean Jackson, and Jameis Winston running the show. With the addition of a top tight end, a wide receiver, and a potential steal at running back, the offense has the potential to be absolutely deadly.

He didn’t forget about the defense though. Licht added a thumper at safety, a linebacker that could be an interesting depth piece, and a defensive tackle that has the potential to really make noise this summer. This young man drafted in the seventh round is a guy that can’t be pushed off of his spot, but he has the speed to catch up to a ball carrier. Make no mistake, good things happened on the defensive side of the football in the draft as well.

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The draft class will be given every chance to succeed as they enter the NFL with an up and coming franchise. The Bucs are on the verge of something special and they are getting in while the team is on the rise.

But they aren’t the only ones that will benefit, however. Bringing in talented players also helps incumbent players. Players that are here can receive the benefits of others that will take attention away from them. Some will play their respective positions better because of the new players.

Today we are isolating four players that will benefit greatly from the 2017 draft class. These are players that should see immediate positive impacts based on the selections that Jason Licht made in April.

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