2017 NFL Mock Draft: Jimmy Garoppolo Trade Impacts Early

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Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) warms up prior to the 2016 CFP semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay learned in 2016 that if they’re going to compete in the NFC South, it will be about scoring points. Right now Jameis Winston just isn’t equipped to do that. He has Mike Evans, who is a star at wide receiver but not much beyond that. The rest of the receiving corps is made up of role players who can have bright moments but don’t scare defenses at all. Winston needs another true weapon who can impact the game. <p>Getting a tight end who can be a real presence in the receiving game to compliment Evans would be huge. If the Bucs somehow got O.J. Howard? That’s theft. The Alabama tight end once again showed his value as a receiver against Clemson in the national title game. He was the only pass target the Crimson Tide had who couldn’t be stopped. His mix of size, speed, and athleticism were giving the Tigers fits. It’s all about giving him more opportunities.</p>. TE. Alabama. O.J. Howard . 19. player. 48

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