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2015 NFL Draft: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Post-Combine Seven-Round Mock

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2015 NFL Draft: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Post-Combine Seven-Round Mock

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been on the clock since the season ended and it is still unclear what they will do. The NFL Combine was supposed to clear some things up, but that hasn't been the case. Whatever they end up doing will have a huge impact on the future of their franchise. Here is a look at their complete post-Combine mock draft.

Round 1: Jameis Winston (QB, Florida State)

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Round 1: Jameis Winston (QB, Florida State)

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It's hard to trust anything that the Buccaneers are saying about their quarterback situation. The only thing harder to trust might be the two prospects they are deciding between. Marcus Mariota ran well at the Combine, which everyone expected, but Jameis Winston looks the part of an NFL quarterback. I think if they keep the pick it will end up being Winston because of his experience in a pro-style offense.

Round 2: Quinten Rollins (CB, Miami-Ohio)

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Round 2: Quinten Rollins (CB, Miami-Ohio)

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Quinten Rollins only played one season of college football, but he is quickly jumping up draft boards. He played four years of basketball before moving to the football field. Rollins has the natural athletic ability to be a really good cornerback, and Lovie Smith could be the right coach to get all the potential out of him.

Round 3: Tre' Jackson (OG, Florida State)

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Round 3: Tre' Jackson (OG, Florida State)

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Whichever quarterback they end up taking will need to be given some help up front. The interior of their offensive line has some major issues, and Tre' Jackson would help fix them. He has the size and speed combination needed to make it in the NFL. Jackson needs to improve his footwork, but he would be a good pick in the third round for Tampa.

Round 4: Gerod Holliman (FS, Louisville)

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Round 4: Gerod Holliman (FS, Louisville)

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Gerod Holliman set the NCAA record for interceptions in a season last year with 14. Two of those interceptions came against Jameis Winston. The problem is that all of those plays came with a cost. He has a tendency to jump routes, which pro quarterbacks will be able to take advantage of. If he can become more disciplined, then the Buccaneers will have a good player.

Round 5: Corey Crawford (DE, Clemson)

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Round 5: Corey Crawford (DE, Clemson)

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Lovie Smith needs to be able to generate a good pass rush from the front four if his defense is going to be effective. Corey Crawford is a bit of a project player based on his tape. He has the physical ability but will need a lot of coaching. Tampa Bay can take risks on players like him considering they won't be contending for the next few seasons.

Round 6: Taiwan Jones (ILB, Michigan State)

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Round 6: Taiwan Jones (ILB, Michigan State)

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Taiwan Jones has been one of the leaders of a very good Michigan State defense over the past few seasons. He has a chance to be a solid inside linebacker in the pros if he is put in the right system. Playing alongside Lavonte David would help cover up some of the deficiencies Jones has in the passing game.

Round 7: TItus Davis (WR, Central Michigan)

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Round 7: TItus Davis (WR, Central Michigan)

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Tampa Bay is all set with their outside receivers, but they need to add more targets for the middle of the field. Titus Davis could become a quality slot receiver for them and is worth a look in the seventh round. Davis caught 204 passes over his four-year career at Central Michigan.

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