Buccaneers: 3 prospects to avoid in 2021 NFL Draft

1. Gregory Rousseau, Edge, Miami

In the summer, Rousseau was billed as the next great edge prospect to go through the draft process. People had concerns about his all-around game, but people were enamored with the physical tools. Rousseau was a 6-6 edge rusher who won with length from all over the defensive line. In 2019, Miami played him on the edge, at three-technique and even at nose tackle, and he won at every single position.

He ended the season as the most productive edge rusher in America. The issues with Rousseau stemmed from the nuanced part of his game. He had the tools, but he did not have the pass rush plan or moves on tape that most top edge rushers have, and people were looking forward to his development in the 2020 season.

Well, Rousseau opted out of the 2020 season and now everyone is left questioning what his value is. Rousseau is a popular option for teams at the back end of the first round who need edge rushers. However, he might not be the one for the Bucs. If the Bucs select Rousseau in round one, they will be selecting an edge rusher who has not played live football in more than a year. In addition to the time off of football, the last available tape of Rousseau is not that of a first-round caliber prospect. Sure, the Buccaneers want to develop players, but Rousseau might be too much of a project to justify selecting.