
Buccaneers Draft Stock Watch: 5 Players Rising and Falling on Tampa Bay's Board
The combine is over and the pro day circuit is in full swing as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue to prepare for the 2015 NFL draft.
With the Bucs' plans for the top overall pick becoming more clear by the day, much of the focus for fans has turned to the team's other selections. With big needs at both defensive end and along the offensive line, the Bucs have plenty of holes to fill outside of landing a potential franchise quarterback.
Draft stock is heading in every direction based on workout performances and off-field events, but which prospects should be moving up or down on Tampa Bay's board?
Here are five names who could be on the move inside the war room at One Buc Place.
RISING: Jake Fisher, OT, Oregon
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The Bucs have yet to upgrade their struggling offensive line through free agency, but that could be because they have their eye on a few prospects who could fall to them in the second round.
One such name who should be on the rise and under consideration at that pick is Fisher, who put his athleticism on display at both the combine and Oregon's pro day. Once considered by many to be a mid-round talent, Fisher's stock has been slowly heading north all offseason, and he very well could sneak into the bottom of the first round.
Demar Dotson finished last season at left tackle for the Bucs, but he's a better fit on the right side where he has the most experience. Fisher can also play either side, but would likely be more comfortable on the left side. He's talented enough to start there from Day 1 and would be a fantastic pick for the Bucs at No. 34 overall.
FALLING: Randy Gregory, EDGE, Nebraska
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Once considered to be potentially in the conversation for the top overall pick, Gregory is tumbling on draft boards everywhere, and he might be lucky to stay in the first round.
Teams were likely already concerned when Gregory weighed in at just 235 pounds at the combine—incredibly lean for a 6'5" edge-rusher—but a bigger issue surfaced this week when it was revealed he tested positive for marijuana while in Indy.
With Gregory likely to fall considerably following this news, many Bucs fans might expect the team to consider him if he falls to their second-round pick. It's possible, but he was already a poor scheme fit for a 4-3 team like Tampa Bay, and the latest problem should make the Bucs steer clear of him, period.
RISING: Owamagbe Odighizuwa, EDGE, UCLA
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The Bucs are in dire need of some pass-rush help, and they'll likely have to spend an early pick in the 2015 draft to secure that upgrade.
At the top of their list for their second-round pick should be Odighizuwa, who has impressed scouts all through the all-star circuit and offseason workouts with his raw talent and athleticism. He won't wow with his speed off the edge, but he converts speed to power extremely well and is still just scratching the surface of his potential.
A relative unknown at the end of the 2014 season, "Diggy" has been gaining ground all offseason on NFL draft boards. The Bucs would be wise to take notice as well and consider him if he falls to them at the No. 34 overall pick.
FALLING: Ty Sambrailo, OT, Colorado State
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The Bucs will need a new starter at one of the tackle positions, but Sambrailo is one name who could find himself slipping down the board following his last few performances.
After struggling against one of this year's top pass-rushers in his bowl game—Utah's Nate Orchard—Sambrailo followed with a disappointing showing at the Senior Bowl. Neither his athleticism nor his power stood out in Mobile, leading to the belief his success may have been due to sub-par competition.
Demar Dotson can start for the Bucs at either tackle spot, but with the top free agents already off the market, the starter opposite him will likely have to come in the draft. Based on what I've seen from Sambrailo, he won't be what the Bucs are looking for in the first few rounds.
RISING: Tre McBride, WR, William & Mary
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The Bucs will be looking for a receiver in this year's draft who can make an immediate impact in the slot, while eventually transitioning into a replacement for Vincent Jackson.
A sleeper with all the tools to be successful at the next level, McBride is the perfect fit for what Tampa Bay is looking for. He's not huge, but he's got enough height and a thick enough frame—6'0", 210 pounds—to survive in the NFL. McBride's ball skills, strength at the catch point, and smooth route-running skills make him one of this year's biggest sleepers in a deep class of pass-catchers.
McBride looked good at the combine and during practice at the East-West Shrine Game, and his film backs it up. Depending on how things fall with their earlier picks, don't be shocked if the Bucs snatch him up in the third or fourth round.
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