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Buccaneers: Players to watch for at the NFL Combine day one

By Rob Leeds

WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Jordan Love #10 of the Utah State Aggies rolls out against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second half of their game at BB&T Field on August 30, 2019 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Wake Forest won 38-35. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Jordan Love #10 of the Utah State Aggies rolls out against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second half of their game at BB&T Field on August 30, 2019 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Wake Forest won 38-35. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 25: Cole Kmet #TE08 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish speaks to the media at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) *** Local Capture *** Cole Kmet
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 25: Cole Kmet #TE08 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish speaks to the media at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) *** Local Capture *** Cole Kmet /

6. Jacob Eason, QB, Washington

Eason isn’t the most exciting prospect but he has been in several potential mock drafts for the Buccaneers. His talent is decent but he doesn’t bring more to the table than Love or Fromm and doesn’t have the extra dimension to his game like Hurts.

Eason has a lot to prove when on the field and will try to make a case for being a second-round selection at the Combine.

7. Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame 

There are some big expectations for Cole Kmet going into the 2020 NFL Draft. Many people suspect that he is going to be one of the first tight ends off the board.

The Buccaneers probably already know everything that they need to about Kmet and he will likely be out of their reach but he is a player that would be a good replacement for O.J. Howard as TE1 if, on the off chance, Tampa Bay decides to move away from Howard.

8. Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame 

Sticking with Notre Dame, there is another potential pass catcher that the Buccaneers could consider in the form of Chase Claypool. Claypool is a great combination of size and speed and would be a great WR3 for the Buccaneers.

The only issue with Claypool is that he is likely too good to be a WR3. The Bucs are already set with their top two receivers and drafting Claypool early would be a poor allocation of draft capital. The best reason for the Bucs to draft Claypool is if his stock tanks.

9. Jeff Thomas, WR, Miami 

What the Buccaneers need from a wide receiver is a player that can play at WR3 or WR4. Many fans forget that the Bucs drafted Scotty Miller last season and he was able to step in well when Chris Godwin and Mike Evans went down with injuries.

Despite the three starting-caliber players set to return next season, there is a decent chance that the Buccaneers look to add a little more consistent depth to minimize future injury problems and Thomas looks like a good fit.

10. AJ Dillon, RB, Boston College 

It wouldn’t be a Buccaneer prospect conversation without mentioning AJ Dillon. The running backs are not on the field today but they will be doing their bench press. Dillon has the size and strength to be one of the top performers at this workout for his position group.

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The Buccaneers need a power back and strength is a massive determinant in that regard. AJ Dillon will look to show off today and will also be mentioned tomorrow in a discussion about the next batch of players.

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