3 day-three quarterbacks for Tampa Bay Buccaneers to target
By Dylan Grimm
Tyree Jackson, Buffalo: Redshirt Junior (6’7/245)
Tyree Jackson was considering transferring from Buffalo as a grad transfer and was considering The University of Miami (FL) before electing to test his luck in the NFL draft. His size is the first thing that sticks out to scouts because he looks bigger than most NFL tight ends, and early rumors circulated that Jackson would be better suited switching positions than sticking to quarterback. Jackson decided that he would compete as a quarterback at the NFL Scouting Combine and was able to show off his athleticism and rocket for an arm.
In three years on the field at Buffalo Jackson appeared in 32 games and threw for 6,999 yards, 49 touchdowns and 24 interceptions while completing 55% of his passes; he also ran the rock 201 times for 757 yards and 16 touchdowns. The accuracy and decision making is clearly what is hurting Jackson most and is a big reason why many think he should have transferred and played another season at the collegiate level rather than go to the NFL.
Jackson struggles with his throwing motion and wasting time while doing too much to release the ball and that is clear when watching his tape. Jackson does however have a rare combination of size and speed that is not often seen in NFL quarterbacks outside of Buffalo Bills signal caller Josh Allen. Similar to Allen, Jackson has arguably as strong of an arm and was actually told by former wide receiver Steve Smith during drills to throw the ball softer so his targets can make catches.
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Jackson is going to need at least two seasons of NFL coaching and grooming before he is ready to see the field outside of a sub package, but his potential is what has teams flirting with drafting him. Jackson likely goes in the middle of day-three due to the potential mentioned earlier, and that might be a bit too rich for the Bucs front office knowing they already have Winston. This pick would be smart as a backup plan in case Winston takes a step back or simply does not improve in 2019, the last year of his contract.