2017 NFL Mock Draft: The Final 7-Round Apocalypse

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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Finding somebody besides Mike Evans to make the big plays in the passing game. It’s such a simple yet obvious thing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers must do to get better. O.J. Howard is a beast at tight end who can change games both as a receiver and blocker on the field.. TE. Alabama. O.J. Howard . 19. player. 48

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player. 48. Is Doug Martin done? Maybe not, but it’s clear now the Buccaneers can’t trust him to stay healthy. So the time is right for them to find a new option in the backfield. He didn’t get many carries at Tennessee, but Alvin Kamara was a relentless, tough, agile runner whenever he did get them.. RB. Tennessee. Alvin Kamara . 50

84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

48. Don’t be fooled by the lack of elite athletic traits. Ryan Anderson defies those limitations. He plays the linebacker position with a chip on his shoulder. He can run, tackle, rush the passer and do anything asked of him. A great addition to an already good Buccaneers group with Alexander and David.. OLB. Alabama. Ryan Anderson . 84. player

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Demarcus Walker . 125. player. 48. They added Noah Spence last year and saw some improvement. Tampa Bay should continue to add more bodies until they have the pass rush they need. Demarcus Walker isn’t explosive but he is powerful and relentless. That’s how a guy get 16 sacks in a year. He’s built for their scheme.. DE. Florida State

162. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

It’s not size or athleticism or length that is holding Jerry Ugokwe back from being a top tackle. It’s simple experience and technique. He’s lacking both. Tampa Bay will have to take time to help him get both squared away, but he has NFL left tackle in his veins.. OT. William & Mary. Jerry Ugokwe . 162. player. 48

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48. Size? Ball skills? Athleticism? At one time or another David Jones showed evaluators he has those traits. What he’ll have to show is whether he can maximize them against better competition than what he faced at Richmond. Never an easy task for anyone.. S. Richmond. David Jones . 204. player

237. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

48. The Buccaneers didn’t want to lose Mike Glennon but they really had no choice. Still, it does leave a void in the backup QB slot that must be filled. Cooper Rush isn’t a big arm, but his intelligence, accuracy and anticipation show a player who can run an offense with efficiency if needed.. QB. Central Michigan. Cooper Rush . 237. player

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