Buccaneers: University of South Florida Bulls 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 most of the noteworthy college programs, and now we’re on to the USF Bulls, whose prospects the Buccaneers will be studying.
Here are the USF Seniors:
Running Back, D’Ernest Johnson
Cornerback, Deatrick Nichols
Running Back, Darius Tice
Quarterback, Quinton Flowers
Defensive Tackle, Deadrin Senat
Wide Receiver, Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Cornerback, Tajee Fullwood
Safety, Devin Abraham
Running Back, Ladarion McBride
More from The Pewter Plank
- Devin White posts cryptic message to Lavonte David on Twitter
- ESPN predicts surprising outcome to Devin White trade saga
- Updated Buccaneers depth chart after signing two players from rookie minicamp
- Todd Bowles sends clear message about Baker Mayfield’s role with Bucs
- The Athletic is wrong about Bucs one ‘must-watch’ game in 2023
Linebacker, Devon Jones-Stewart
Kicker, Emilio Nadelman
Kicker, Jake Vivonetto
Linebacker, Auggie Sanchez
Punter, Jonathan Hernandez
Tight End, Spencer Adkinson
Tight End, KJ Miles
Defensive Tackle, Bruce Hector
Offensive Tackle, Glen Bethel
Offensive Lineman, Jeremi Hall
Offensive Lineman, Cameron Ruff
Tight End, Ryan Hintze
Wide Receiver, Trevor Steinke
Wide Receiver, Ryeshene Bronson
Defensive End, Mike Love
Wide Receiver, Temi Alaka
SENIOR PROSPECT TO WATCH: DEFENSIVE TACKLE, DEADRIN SENAT
The Buccaneers defensive front needs some help. It could also benefit from a young guy who knows how to fight for everything and never quits.
Deadrin Senat fits the mold and has the ability to add some potential and depth on a defense which was in the bottom ten teams against the run in 2017.
They also gave up the highest percentage of third down conversions; another sign the front four just isn’t getting it done.
Senat is raw. He’s a developmental guy. But, he’s one who could carve out an early niche as a big bodied run stuffer if his effort and motor converts into NFL power and ability.
He could join the Bucs on day three and will be performing at the NFL Combine this March.
Must Read: Bucs Need To Avoid Butler
BONUS SENIOR TO WATCH: QUARTERBACK, QUINTON FLOWERS
Anytime you have a quarterback who is more athlete than passer, it’s going to be interesting to see what he does at the NFL Combine.
Flowers is one such player, and his future looks more likely to result in a position switch than it is in a quarterback career.
However, you never know what is going to happen once players step on the field. The Bucs aren’t likely to spend a late round pick on a quarterback, so look for Flowers as a possible free-agent pickup.
In the end, he may end up converting to running back, but getting a shot with the Bucs would be an ideal situation for Flowers.
Which USF Bulls player would you prefer to see on the Buccaneers’ 2018 roster?
Next: Early Combine Names to Watch
"Locked on Bucs talks Jimmy Garoppolo and Malcolm Butler on the latest episode!"