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Buccaneers vs. Cowboys: 5 players fighting for a roster spot

By Cory Kinnan

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 14: Gerrid Doaks #23 of the Cincinnati Bearcats collides with Mazzi Wilkins #23 of the South Florida Bulls wihile running the ball during the second quarter of their game at Raymond James Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Joseph Garnett Jr. /Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 14: Gerrid Doaks #23 of the Cincinnati Bearcats collides with Mazzi Wilkins #23 of the South Florida Bulls wihile running the ball during the second quarter of their game at Raymond James Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Joseph Garnett Jr. /Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 08: Mazzi Wilkins #23 of the South Florida Bulls looks on during a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Raymond James Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 08: Mazzi Wilkins #23 of the South Florida Bulls looks on during a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Raymond James Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

CB Mazzi Wilkins

One of the better stories on the Buccaneers’ roster this offseason is undrafted cornerback Mazzi Wilkins. A hometown kid, Wilkins played his college ball right here in Tampa at the University of South Florida, and now has a chance to make the Buccaneers final 53-man roster.

Early on this offseason, Wilkins was a ball hawk in practice and on the field in the preseason. He forced a fumble late in the first preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers as the Buccaneers were attempting to seal a game late, and it seemed like he had an interception in almost every practice.

Due to the suspension of veteran Ryan Smith, Wilkins may have a better shot at making the roster as the fifth and final cornerback behind Vernon Hargreaves III, Carlton Davis, Sean Murphy-Bunting, and Jamel Dean. Wilkins’ roster spot may depend on how the Buccaneers list M.J. Stewart as a cornerback or a safety.

If Stewart is listed as a safety, then Wilkins could land on the roster as the fifth cornerback. If listed as a cornerback, then Wilkins’ best chance at making the Buccaneers is if they roster six cornerbacks. Keep an eye on the hometown kid as he scratches and claws for a spot on the Buccaneers tonight against the Cowboys.

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