Buccaneers: Texas Christian University 2018 NFL Draft prospects

As the Buccaneers continue their player evaluation process nearing the NFL Draft, we here at the Pewter Plank are moving on in our daily dive into college prospects.

We’ve already covered our bases on fourteen of them, and now we’re on to the fifteenth school team’s like the Buccaneers will be studying.

Today, we bring you a look at the TCU Horned Frogs and the players they have to offer. First, lets look at the Seniors.

Wide Receiver, Emanuel Porter

Wide Receiver, Taj Williams

Quarterback, Kenny Hill

Defensive End, Mat Boesen

Wide Receiver, John Diarse

Wide Receiver, Desmon White

Wide Receiver, Ty Slanina

Safety, Michael Downing Jr.

Running Back, Kyle Hicks

Cornerback, Isaiah Alexander

Kicker, Brandon Hatfield

Linebacker, Garrett Kaufman

Linebacker, Sammy Douglas

Kicker, Ryan Graf

Wide Receiver, Kade Willis

Running Back, Stacy Boyd

Fullback, Pakamiaiaea Davis

Fullback, Gabe Merigian

Linebacker, Davis Devereaux

Guard, Austin Schlottmann

Defensive Tackle, Chris Bradley

Guard, Garrett Altman

Guard, Matt Pryor

Offensive Tackle, Joseph Noteboom

Wide Receiver, Robbie Fuelling

Tight End, Cole Hunt

Tight End, Charlie Reid

Wide Receiver, Daniel Walsh

Wide Receiver, Nathan Hernandez

SAN ANTONIO, TX – DECEMBER 28: Kyle Hicks #21 of the TCU Horned Frogs runs the ball for a gain in the second quarter pursued by Jordan Fox #10 of the Stanford Cardinal during the Valero Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome on December 28, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

SENIOR PROSPECT TO WATCH: RUNNING BACK, KYLE HICKS

At 5’10” and 210 lbs. this running back certainly had some issues busting through bigger defensive lines at times.

However, what he lacks in size he makes up for in effort and burst. Hicks never gives up on a run and is constantly looking to move forward with seldom wasted motion.

In the passing game, he’s a dangerous player in open space and possesses a similar skill set to Christian McCaffrey, albeit rawer as a prospect.

Currently projected to be a day three pick at the 2018 NFL Draft, this is a guy who could bring some value as a late addition and possibly find a niche in the Buccaneers running back group.

I’d expect him to run a solid time at the NFL Combine later this year, and if he shows good times in the agility drills, his dual threat ability may just get him onto Jason Licht’s radar.

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With zero underclassmen entering the NFL Draft early this year, TCU will return plenty of talent. However, it leaves space for us to consider one more Senior. This one coming on the offensive line.

SENIOR PROSPECT TO WATCH: OFFENSIVE TACKLE, JOE NOTEBOOM

The Buccaneers likely know who this young man is, and if you want to get a look at this prospect, you won’t have to wait long. He’s currently practicing for is appearance in this year’s Senior Bowl.

Noteboom is not considered one of the better tackles in the draft this year, but a solid showing in Mobile and a good combine performance could put him on the radar for many teams.

Tackle is a position of need, more as a depth consideration than anything, for the Bucs at the moment.

As a late round prospect, or potentially a priority free-agent, it’ll be interesting to keep an eye on this Senior to see if he can make some waves this draft season.

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David Harrison is one of the Buccaneers Co-Experts for The Pewter Plank. You can reach him about this or any other NFL topic on Facebook, or on Twitter.

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