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2017 NFL Draft: Full Round 1 Mock for All 32 Teams Across the League

By Peter Panacy

Sep 5, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) celebrates his sack against Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) (not pictured)in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) celebrates his sack against Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) (not pictured)in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 1, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines saftey Jabrill Peppers (5) smiles during warm ups before the Spring Game at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines saftey Jabrill Peppers (5) smiles during warm ups before the Spring Game at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

. Safety/Outside Linebacker. Michigan. Jabrill Peppers. 19. player. 48

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on the right track, offensively. And while they’ve spent efforts to upgrade the secondary, passing up a versatile player like Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers at No. 19 in the NFL Draft is something the Bucs simply can’t do.

It’s likely the Buccaneers use Peppers in an outside edge-setting role and as someone who can cover opponents’ tight ends and tailbacks in passing formations.

Still, Peppers can also double up as a pass-rusher, which gives Tampa Bay an even more exciting weapon on that side of the ball.