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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Mock Draft Roundup

By Ryan Doyle

COLUMBIA, SC - OCTOBER 9: Defensive back Deandre Baker #18 of the Georgia Bulldogs breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Tyler Simmons #3 of the South Carolina Gamecocks of the Georgia Bulldogs on October 9, 2016 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Todd Bennett/GettyImages)
COLUMBIA, SC - OCTOBER 9: Defensive back Deandre Baker #18 of the Georgia Bulldogs breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Tyler Simmons #3 of the South Carolina Gamecocks of the Georgia Bulldogs on October 9, 2016 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Todd Bennett/GettyImages) /
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MIAMI, FL – OCTOBER 06: Brian Burns #99 of the Florida State Seminoles causes a fumble by N’Kosi Perry #5 of the Miami Hurricanes in the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – OCTOBER 06: Brian Burns #99 of the Florida State Seminoles causes a fumble by N’Kosi Perry #5 of the Miami Hurricanes in the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

Ryan Wilson (CBSSports.com): EDGE Brian Burns (Florida State)

"Burns is a long, lean, explosive pass rusher. At 235-240 pounds, the concern is whether he’s strong enough to play the position at the next level, but Burns isn’t just a speed rusher; he’s also strong, and has the frame to get stronger. Jason Pierre-Paul had 12.5 sacks but he ranked 80th among all edge rushers, according to Pro Football Focus."

Brian Burns makes the short trip to Tampa Bay in this mock. The former Florida State pass rusher would be what the Bucs need, someone who can consistently get to the quarterback.

Burns had 10.0 sacks last season and three forced fumbles, alongside Jason Pierre-Paul, the Buccaneers could find the answer to their pass-rushing woes.

Taking an edge rusher like Burns in the top five is a legitimate option for Tampa Bay with their first pick. Other talented players like Clemson’s Clelin Ferrell and Kentucky’s Josh Allen are names to keep an eye on as well.

Brad Weiss (FanSided.com): CB Greedy Williams (LSU)

Another Greedy Williams pick.

Williams is one of the top cornerback prospects in the Draft and will become a favorite of the Buccaneers faithful over the next few months. He was a playmaker at LSU and has the physical traits to become a dominant corner at the NFL level.

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He didn’t have the season most expected in 2018, but he should still be one of the first corners off the board and will likely be near the top of Tampa Bay’s Draft board.

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