Mock Draft: What if the Buccaneers went WR in the first-round?

What if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers elected to go in a different direction in the first-round than what conventional wisdom suggests?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have some important decisions to make when it comes to the 2020 NFL Draft in just a couple of days.

The Buccaneers are expected to take an offensive tackle with their first pick in the draft, but what if one of those top-four aren’t available? What if the Bucs are sold on another offensive tackle who they could get in the second-round?

Here’s a complete mock draft for what the Buccaneers could do if they elected to address the wide receiver position in the first-round.

• Pick No. 14: Jerry Jeudy, WR (Alabama)

Yes, we all know that the preferred pick here would be an offensive tackle. But can you imagine adding a player of Jerry Jeudy’s caliber to a wide receiver group that already includes Mike Evans and Chris Godwin? It would be an absolute nightmare for opposing defenses.

• Pick No. 45: Ezra Cleveland, OT (Boise State)

Here’s what would need to happen, though, for this to make sense. If the Bucs can’t get one of those top-four offensive tackles, Ezra Cleveland would be the perfect answer. Cleveland is a guy who could come in and start right away at that right tackle position and would be an absolute steal for the Bucs here.

• Pick No. 76: Antonio Gibson, RB (Memphis)

Sticking with the offensive side of the ball, the Bucs could get yet another baller here at pick No. 76 with Antonio Gibson, who is a great play-maker. Gibson is a guy who can catch the ball out of the backfield and be a talented runner.

• Pick No. 117: Alton Robinson, EDGE (Syracuse)

If you want to add a quality depth piece to the defensive line, Alton Robinson is the answer. Robinson has the potential to turn into a lethal pass-rusher and would be a great addition to that front-seven.

• Pick No. 139: Leki Fotu, IDL (Utah)

Leki Fotu is the answer for the Bucs as they look for a future replacement for Ndamukong Suh. Fotu is a run-stopper with incredible ability who has skill to be a much higher upside pick.

• Pick No. 161: J.R. Reed, S (Georgia)

J.R. Reed is a guy who has some question marks at the safety position, but he would be able to develop behind those talented young safeties along the depth chart.

• Pick No. 194: Dane Jackson, CB (Pittsburgh)

Dane Jackson is a cornerback who has the talent to be a Round 3-5 prospect and the Bucs would be able to shore up that secondary with their final pick in the draft.

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