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Buccaneers: At the wire final 53-man roster prediction

By Cory Kinnan

TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 16: Ndamukong Suh #93 talks with teammate Beau Allen #91 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before their preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium on August 16, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 16: Ndamukong Suh #93 talks with teammate Beau Allen #91 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before their preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium on August 16, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 23: Peyton Barber #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stiff arms Chidobe Awuzie #24 of the Dallas Cowboys on a carry in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 23: Peyton Barber #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stiff arms Chidobe Awuzie #24 of the Dallas Cowboys on a carry in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

Running Backs

Peyton Barber

This should not be a surprise as Peyton Barber was the leading rusher for the Buccaneers last year. No other running back on the roster has done enough this preseason to usurp the leading role away from Barber, so expect him to see the most carries for the Buccaneers as the regular season rolls around.

Ronald Jones

After a terrible rookie season that saw Ronald Jones average less than three yards per carry and 48 rushing yards total, the former second round pick is looking to bounce back. He has put together a solid preseason and looks to be the change of pace back behind Barber this year.

Dare Ogunbowale

The biggest surprise for the Buccaneers at the running back position was third year back out of Wisconsin, Dare Ogunbowale. After bouncing around a bit in his first two seasons and seeing limited time on the field as a return specialist, Ogunbowale looks to have won the third down role for the Buccaneers.

With Arians stating he will ride the hot hand into the regular season, Ogunbowale may see some extended time on first and second downs as well. Ogunbowale has earned this role and could be an underdog contributor in Tampa Bay this season.

Andre Ellington

The Buccaneers keep the veteran around for depth and as another pass catching back. Arians trusts Andre Ellington and he could prove to be an asset for Winston out of the backfield.

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