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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2017 NFL Mock Draft

By Kyle Davis

Oct 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass in the first half against the Oakland Raiders at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass in the first half against the Oakland Raiders at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /
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#5.  Jalen Myrick – CB – Minnesota

With their 5th round pick, the Bucs take another chance to build depth at the cornerback position.  While Vernon Hargreaves III is getting up to speed, learning from veterans Alterraun Verner and Brent Grimes, the Bucs can elect to have another athletic player study up as well.

Grimes and Verner are in no doubt past their prime.  They can still hang, but they are no longer the studs at the position that they once were, as seen by the Buccaneers secondary getting shredded most Sundays.

Jalen Myrick is a great pick at this point in the draft as a scheme fit for the Bucs.  Myrick played a couple of years behind now NFL cornerbacks.  He played those years mostly in the slot before moving to the outside this season.

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At 5’10” 205 pounds, he has good size, but his speed is excellent.  He is super quick, and has good feet to stay with opponents.  He doesn’t have a ton of experience yet at playing on the outside, but can start in the slot once again in Tampa Bay.

Possibly, after a couple of years to get adjusted, the Bucs could have a very solid and young pair of cornerbacks to build around.  The other positive for Myrick, is that he is a solid return man as well, and could immediately impact the Special Teams for the Buccaneers.

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