NFC South Draft Grades: Winners Or Losers?

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This team has tons of cap money, but also looks like Swiss cheese looking at the holes. One glaring need (for a long time) has been quarterback. In the first round they traded up to get Josh Freeman out of Kansas State. Freeman has talent but is raw and will take a while to develop. He probably won't be an impact player for the Bucs this year, considering all the quarterbacks on the roster. The pick may have been a little high for Freeman but it was a position of need. The question is will he pan out? The Bucs better hope so.

In the third round Tampa selected DT Roy Miller out of Texas. He is 6'1 and 310lbs and is a run stuffer. Looks like a good pickup for the Bucs and could surprise.

In Round 4 they selected DE Kyle Moore out of USC. He is 6'4, 265lbs and is a solid player. He had five sacks last season which was the most in his career. He was on a defense full of playmakers and may have been overlooked. Could be a good player for the Bucs.

OT Xavier Fulton was the Bucs fifth round pick. He is 6'4, 301lbs and played college ball at Illinois. A solid player with good work ethic but was inconsistent in college. Could end up being a starter given time.

The Bucs had two seventh round selections and picked CB E.J. Biggers, and WR Sammie Stroughter. Biggers is 5'11 and 180lbs, and ran a 4.34 forty. His knocks are he doesn't have the athleticism to cover NFL receivers and he is too lanky.

Stroughter has talent and may be a good pickup. He has good return ability and is a decent receiver.

Overall the Bucs picked up some guys that can help but didn't make a big splash. Freeman may end up being good but it might take a while. The defensive linemen will definitely help out. The team has too many holes and didn't do enough to address them. DRAFT GRADE: C

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