Important facts about draft prospects for the Buccaneers
By Rob Leeds
Most fans have seen the combine scores and the highlights, but here are some interesting facts about some of the draft prospects for the Buccaneers.
The 2020 NFL Draft is fast approaching and fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers probably already have their favorite prospects for the team picked out.
In doing this, fans will cite college stats, combine scores, and pro day workouts during a normal year. Football is hit hard, but fans rarely know their players outside of the sport when they are drafted.
Here are some of the more interesting stories and facts about the potential Buccaneer draft picks.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, LSU
Clyde Edwards-Helaire is one of the biggest names that is tied to the Buccaneers. As one of the best dual-threat running backs in the class, he would be a perfect fit for Tom Brady. Edwards-Helaire is an extremely talented running back, but in his spare time, he loves to hunt.
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That’s right, on top of being one of the best college football players in the country, CEH is also an accomplished hunter according to his Instagram.
It’s rare to find college football players as talented as Edwards-Helaire that can make the time to maintain a hobby. The fact that he can balance playing for the best team in the nation one day and then waking up early the next to hunt is incredibly impressive given the program that he was involved with at LSU.
Florida is not the best state for hunting, but it is far from the worst. Edwards-Helaire could have the opportunity to participate in multiple different hunting seasons in Florida, especially if he was willing to switch from his preferred prey with wings to prey that swims and resembles a dinosaur.
Alligator hunting is a big draw in Florida, but Edwards-Helaire would still have access to some of the more traditional hunting methods across the state.