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Buccaneers rookie report as the 2019 class is starting to click

By Rob Leeds

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 01: Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tosses the game ball to a fan after running in a touchdown on a fumble recovery against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 01, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 01: Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tosses the game ball to a fan after running in a touchdown on a fumble recovery against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 01, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 17: Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints is sacked by Mike Edwards #34 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game on November 17, 2019 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 17: Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints is sacked by Mike Edwards #34 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game on November 17, 2019 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images) /

48. Scouting Report. 34. 3. player. Pick Analysis. CB. Mike Edwards

The fourth player taken in the draft by the Bucs (and fourth defensive player taken) was safety Mike Edwards from Kentucky. Edwards was a Swiss Army Knife back in college and has been able to have a similar impact for the Bucs. Edwards has lined up across the field for the Bucs and has complied a diverse stat sheet after playing a number of different roles.

Mike Edwards was drafted to help fill the holes on the defense and provide some consistency at a position that has struggled with injuries in the past for the Bucs. The Buccaneers have Jordan Whitehead on roster as a solid safety and also have Andrew Adams who provides an experienced presence on the defense. While not possessing a commanding lead of the starting role, Edwards has shown that he can be a part of the future in the secondary alongside SMB and Jamel Dean.

Edwards is able to line up all over the defense and his stats reflect that. Edwards has 1 sack on the season and has been close to adding several others. In addition, he also has 4 passes defended and 33 total tackles. While many Bucs fans chastise Jason Licht for passing on Derwin James, Mike Edwards is able to serve a similar role and has a very bright future ahead of him.

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