Buccaneers: Ranking rookies and their immediate impacts

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Buccaneers rookies #2 and #3

2. Logan Hall – DE/DT (Round 2, Pick 33)

Logan Hall, the Buccaneers first selection of the draft, is in a position to see immediate success. With the status of Ndamukong Suh seemingly trending towards the veteran’s departure from Tampa Bay, Hall would step in as a day-1 starter on a defense that relies on the front seven more than most.

And with offensive lines having to deal with a mandatory double-team in Vita Vea, and one of the more dangerous edge rushers in football in Shaq Barrett, Hall is in line to face a lot of one-on-one opportunities for a vicious defense that loves getting pressure.

Hall may see some snaps taken away by Will Gholston, as Hall eases into the system, but this is not another Joe Tryon-Shoyinka situation. He was drafted behind a clear starter in Jason Pierre-Paul, and rarely given the chance to show his stuff. Logan Hall was drafted to be the immediate answer on the interior for Tampa Bay. Expect to see a lot of the rookie in red and pewter this coming year.

3. Luke Goedeke – OT (Round 2, Pick 57)

Goedeke is listed as a tackle, but the Buccaneers wouldn’t have drafted him if they didn’t envision him playing guard for them instead. With shorter arms and a history of physicality in the trenches, he is projected to slot in as a replacement for Ali Marpet.

Now, its very unlikely that Goedeke can fill Marpet’s shoes, but his only current competition for the starting guard spot is Aaron Stinnie. Stinnie is a fine player, but his presence is an obvious hole in a line that doesn’t have any other real weaknesses.

So, Goedeke can be expected to take over that role sooner rather than later, especially with the G.O.A.T still commanding the offense from behind center. What moves Goedeke down this list is the fact that he is changing positions, and faces a challenge from Stinnie’s veteran knowledge of the system. Once those hangups are dealt with, the Buccaneers brass expect Luke Goedeke to be a roster spot plugged in for a long while.

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