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2019 NFL Draft: Complete two-round mock for every team, New Year’s Day version

By Peter Panacy

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Denver Broncos during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Denver Broncos during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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BATON ROUGE, LA – SEPTEMBER 09: Andraez Williams #29 of the LSU Tigers celebrates an interception with Ed Paris #21 during the first half of a game against the Chattanooga Mocs at Tiger Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
BATON ROUGE, LA – SEPTEMBER 09: Andraez Williams #29 of the LSU Tigers celebrates an interception with Ed Paris #21 during the first half of a game against the Chattanooga Mocs at Tiger Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

player. 48. . Cornerback. LSU. Greedy Williams. 5

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are moving on from head coach Dirk Koetter, but reports state they’re sticking with quarterback Jameis Winston as their starter in 2019.

Assuming that’s true, cross the Bucs off the list of QB-needy teams in this year’s draft, which is probably a good thing. For now, at least.

Defensively, though, the Buccaneers are a mess at all three levels. One could argue going with a defensive tackle or edge rusher here at No. 5 would be the smart move. But remember, it’s a deep class along the defensive front, and Tampa Bay can look for some impact players later on.

Cornerback, however, isn’t anywhere near as deep. So with a clear-cut need in the secondary, the Buccaneers don’t hesitate to grab this year’s best corner, LSU’s Greedy Williams.

At 6-foot-2 and 182 pounds, Williams’ long and lanky frame should translate well into whatever defensive scheme the Bucs run in 2019.

Plus, LSU’s history with pushing quality defensive backs is too good to pass up at No. 5.