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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Early 2019 three-round NFL mock draft

By Ryan Doyle

ORLANDO, FL - SEPTEMBER 01: Deionte Thompson #14 of the Alabama Crimson Tide intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Jaylen Smith #9 of the Louisville Cardinals in the second quarter of the game at Camping World Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - SEPTEMBER 01: Deionte Thompson #14 of the Alabama Crimson Tide intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Jaylen Smith #9 of the Louisville Cardinals in the second quarter of the game at Camping World Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 01: Shaquille Quarterman #55 of the Miami Hurricanes recovers a fumble for a touchdown during the first half against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium on October 1, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 01: Shaquille Quarterman #55 of the Miami Hurricanes recovers a fumble for a touchdown during the first half against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium on October 1, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) /

Linebacker. Buccaneers. Shaquille Quarterman. 79. player. 48.

The Bucs go back to the defensive side of the ball in the third round. Kwon Alexander just went down with a torn ACL and the Buccaneers lack of linebacker depth will be a problem for the rest of the season.

To make sure depth is no longer an issue, Tampa Bay selects Shaquille Quarterman to solidify the unit. If Kendell Beckwith and Alexander enter the 2019 season healthy, all of a sudden the Buccaneers front seven looks frightening again.

Quarterman has 38 total tackles on the season, nine tackles for loss and four sacks. He should fit smoothly in the Buccaneers 4-3 front. He would be in a great position to develop next to talent like Alexander and Lavonte David alongside him.

Quarterman has been durable for the Hurricanes, playing in every single game since 2016. He still has some work to do on the field, but learning from David and company could allow him to become an exceptional NFL player.

Next. Potential trade package for Patrick Peterson. dark

The athleticism and playmaking are there; he needs to fine-tune his skills to become a success at the next level.

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