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2015 NFL Mock Draft: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7-Round Mock, Late-April Edition

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2015 NFL Mock Draft: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7-Round Mock, Late-April Edition

Jameis Winston — Armed with the No. 1 overall pick, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers finally have an opportunity to climb out of mediocrity. While that No. 1 pick is undoubtedly the most important selection Tampa Bay will make, the rest of their draft class needs to be solid as well if they truly want to start improving. With that said, here is an updated seven-round Buccaneers mock draft.

Armed with the No. 1 overall pick, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers finally have an opportunity to climb out of mediocrity. While that No. 1 pick is undoubtedly the most important selection Tampa Bay will make, the rest of their draft class needs to be solid as well if they truly want to start improving. With that said, here is an updated seven-round Buccaneers mock draft.

Round 1, No. 1 Overall - Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State

Jameis Winston Florida State

Round 1, No. 1 Overall - Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State

Jameis Winston Florida State — Off-field concerns aside, Jameis Winston is simply the best quarterback in this draft class, and he should be the No.1 overall pick. The Buccaneers need a true franchise quarterback, and Winston is the right man for the job.

Off-field concerns aside, Jameis Winston is simply the best quarterback in this draft class, and he should be the No.1 overall pick. The Buccaneers need a true franchise quarterback, and Winston is the right man for the job.

Round 2, No. 34 Overall - Donovan Smith, OT, Penn State

Donovan Smith Penn State

Round 2, No. 34 Overall - Donovan Smith, OT, Penn State

Donovan Smith Penn State — Demar Dotson is a fine offensive tackle, but on the other side of the line, Tampa Bay lacks a true starting-caliber player. Donovan Smith hasn’t received much hype in the pre-draft process, but he is a tremendous athlete with above-average power and flexibility for the position. Smith could start right away and upgrade the entire offensive line.

Demar Dotson is a fine offensive tackle, but on the other side of the line, Tampa Bay lacks a true starting-caliber player. Donovan Smith hasn’t received much hype in the pre-draft process, but he is a tremendous athlete with above-average power and flexibility for the position. Smith could start right away and upgrade the entire offensive line.

Round 3, No. 65 Overall - Nate Orchard, DE, Utah

Nate Orchard Utah

Round 3, No. 65 Overall - Nate Orchard, DE, Utah

Nate Orchard Utah — With Michael Johnson gone, snagging a pass-rusher is an even bigger need for the Buccaneers. Insert Nate Orchard, an active pass-rusher with a lightning-quick first step, and the Buccaneers' pass-rush gets a lot better. Orchard would be a major coup for Tampa Bay in the third round.

With Michael Johnson gone, snagging a pass-rusher is an even bigger need for the Buccaneers. Insert Nate Orchard, an active pass-rusher with a lightning-quick first step, and the Buccaneers' pass-rush gets a lot better. Orchard would be a major coup for Tampa Bay in the third round.

Round 4, No. 109 Overall - Adrian Amos, FS, Penn State

Adrian Amos Penn State

Round 4, No. 109 Overall - Adrian Amos, FS, Penn State

Adrian Amos Penn State — One of my favorite players in the draft, Adrian Amos would be an instant upgrade for a Tampa Bay team in need of safeties after shipping away Mark Barron and Dashon Goldson. Amos is solid in coverage and excels going downhill against the running game. Not to mention, Amos has the versatility to slide over to cornerback if the Buccaneers need him to. Picking up an instant contributor in Round 4 would be a great move for Tampa Bay.

One of my favorite players in the draft, Adrian Amos would be an instant upgrade for a Tampa Bay team in need of safeties after shipping away Mark Barron and Dashon Goldson. Amos is solid in coverage and excels going downhill against the running game. Not to mention, Amos has the versatility to slide over to cornerback if the Buccaneers need him to. Picking up an instant contributor in Round 4 would be a great move for Tampa Bay.

Round 5, No. 162 Overall - Stefon Diggs, WR, Maryland

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Round 5, No. 162 Overall - Stefon Diggs, WR, Maryland

cdiggs_stefon — With their franchise quarterback in tow, and the offensive line getting an upgrade in Smith, the Buccaneers must pick up a slot receiver to round out their receiving core. Stefon Diggs never lived up to his potential at Maryland, but he has all the tools to be a dynamic playmaker at the next level. If Lovie Smith and the Buccaneers' brass utilize him correctly, Diggs would be a major steal in the fifth round.

With their franchise quarterback in tow, and the offensive line getting an upgrade in Smith, the Buccaneers must pick up a slot receiver to round out their receiving core. Stefon Diggs never lived up to his potential at Maryland, but he has all the tools to be a dynamic playmaker at the next level. If Lovie Smith and the Buccaneers' brass utilize him correctly, Diggs would be a major steal in the fifth round.

Round 6, No. 184 Overall - Jordan Richards, SS, Stanford

Jordan Richards Stanford

Round 6, No. 184 Overall - Jordan Richards, SS, Stanford

Jordan Richards Stanford — As it stands right now, Major Wright and Brad McDougald are set to battle for the strong safety job in Tampa Bay, and while neither is terrible, both players are better suited as backups. Jordan Richards isn’t an elite player by any means, but he is somebody who can be a solid long-term starter. Richards and Amos would give the Buccaneers two solid, young safeties to build around.

As it stands right now, Major Wright and Brad McDougald are set to battle for the strong safety job in Tampa Bay, and while neither is terrible, both players are better suited as backups. Jordan Richards isn’t an elite player by any means, but he is somebody who can be a solid long-term starter. Richards and Amos would give the Buccaneers two solid, young safeties to build around.

Round 7, No. 218 Overall - Trenton Brown, OG, Florida

Trenton Brown

Round 7, No. 218 Overall - Trenton Brown, OG, Florida

Trenton Brown — The Buccaneers need to get bigger and tougher on the offensive line, and with the selection of the 6-foot-8, 376-pound Trenton Brown here, they do just that. Brown might never be a full-time starter, but he has the talent and size to be an effective backup for a long time.

The Buccaneers need to get bigger and tougher on the offensive line, and with the selection of the 6-foot-8, 376-pound Trenton Brown here, they do just that. Brown might never be a full-time starter, but he has the talent and size to be an effective backup for a long time.

Round 7, No. 231 Overall - Curtis Grant, ILB, Ohio State

Curtis Grant Ohio State

Round 7, No. 231 Overall - Curtis Grant, ILB, Ohio State

Curtis Grant Ohio State — Though Curtis Grant never quite lived up to the hype for Ohio State, he could be much better in the NFL than he was in college. Grant excels playing downhill, and he certainly has enough strength to play at the next level. Lovie Smith is very good at coaching up linebackers, and Grant has the talent to surprise in the NFL.

Though Curtis Grant never quite lived up to the hype for Ohio State, he could be much better in the NFL than he was in college. Grant excels playing downhill, and he certainly has enough strength to play at the next level. Lovie Smith is very good at coaching up linebackers, and Grant has the talent to surprise in the NFL.

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