BR’s Buccaneers’ 3-Round Mock Draft 2.0

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From now until draft day we’ll have several writers and contributors posting numerous Buccaneers’ mocks. It’s that time of season, put on your GM hat and let’s get to work.

Round 1

Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia

HT: 6’2
WT: 210 lbs

Accolades:

– 2× CFP national champion (2021, 2022)
– Second-team All-SEC (2022)
– AP and Coaches’ All-SEC Second Team

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Pros:

– At his best in man coverage, moving down to guard tight ends and some bigger slot receivers.
– Has explosive movement skills and the fluid athleticism and change-of-direction ability to come down and cover slot receivers.
– Great on route recognition and has click-and-close ability
– Elite athletic skills — Made Bruce Feldman’s ‘Freaks List’ at number 6. He wrote: “Ringo’s combination of size and freakish explosiveness is reminiscent of another SEC Freak DB, Patrick Peterson. The 6-2, 215-pound Ringo, a World Class junior sprinter from Arizona who ran a 10.43 100- and 21.18 200-meter time, is a legitimate 4.3 40 guy and consistently clocks in the high-22 mph range on the GPS.”
– Gets an effective jam on the receiver and has loose enough hips to turn and run.
– He’s long and strong enough in his core to steer receivers to the sideline without getting grabby with his hands when playing inside technique.
– He’s also very good in zone coverage, showing a great understanding of routes and the ability to close quickly.

– With his length, athleticism, and natural ball skills, Ringo will be highly valued by press cover teams and could earn a top 100 pick.
– Can get up on the line of scrimmage and deliver a solid punch early in routes, then use that quickness to shadow, or back off and close quickly when the ball comes out

Cons:

– Has had some issues developing a smooth back-peddle when playing off-man
– Sometimes is a little too confident in his abilities and takes unnecessary risks assuming his innate skills will bail him

Summary:

In 2021 as a freshman Kelee Ringo saw action in 15 games and played a total of 797 snaps at cornerback for the Bulldogs. He recorded 31 tackles, 7 assists, while adding 8 stops. In coverage Ringo notched up 4 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and an impressive QB rating when targetted of 69.8.

As a sophomore in 2022 he played in 13 games and logged 710 snaps for the Bulldogs. He made 35 tackles, 2 assists, and had 9 stops. In coverage he totaled 4 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and an impressive QB rating when targetted of 69.8.

Round 2

Matthew Bergeron, T, Syracuse

HT: 6’5
WT: 323 lbs

Accolades:

– Two-time All-ACC selection
– AP All-ACC Second Team
– Senior Bowl Selection

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Pros:

– Fires off the line of scrimmage with good initial power at the point of attack. Bergeron consistently holds his own against mammoth defensive tackles, and his hand strength allows him to grip and move opponents in the run game.
– Shows excellent awareness against twists and stunts, and Bergeron has the strong, flexible core and wide base to catch and handle moving defenders.
– Shows good quickness and flexibility on reach blocks, and he has enough range to get out as a puller.
– Cerebral player, quick to react to twists and stunts up front, and he shows an excellent understanding of angles when moving out as a run blocker.
– He’s a coordinated athlete who can win at the point of attack in the run game, and he can also move to consistently land blocks at the second level.

Cons:

– Is a little too much of a waist bender, and Bergeron doesn’t play with ideal power and functional strength. Most concerning – he often gets caught dropping his head, a bad habit that will have to be corrected.
– Often gets too high in his sets, sacrificing some of his power, and he doesn’t show great coordination between his upper and lower body when sliding back in pass protection.
– Loses leverage battles and plays with high pad level. Can be late off the snap.
– Not great in space and tends to lose power the farther he has to move; he doesn’t finish as well on the second level as he does battle in the phone booth around the line of scrimmage.

Summary:

As a sophomore in 2020 he played in 11 games and a total of 666 snaps. He conceded 11 QB hurries, no QB hits, and 4 sacks while playing the majority of his snaps at left tackle, and the rest at tight tackle.

In 2021 as a junior Bergeron saw action in 12 games and totaled 784 snaps. He gave up an impressive 9 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack while playing at left tackle.

In 2022 as a senior Bergeron saw action in 11 games and played a total of 686 snaps for the Orange. He allowed just 2 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and 5 sacks while playing most of his snaps at left tackle.

Round 3

Keondre Coburn, DL, Texas

HT: 6’2
WT: 344 lbs

Accolades:

– Second-team All-Big 12 2022
– Bednarik Award preseason watch list
– All-Big 12 Preseason selection 2021

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Pros:

– Coburn has a compact build, but Coburn is a crafty edge player who is very good against the run. He sets the edge and effectively wards off blocks with a strong core, powerful limbs, and natural leverage.
– He’s extremely thick through the lower body, and he uses his natural leverage to win at the point of attack, often requiring a double team.
– He’s quick to react and locate the ball, and he shows enough speed to succeed in backside pursuit. Coburn plays with excellent balance and a strong, flexible core, rarely ending up on the ground.
– Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique.
– Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase.
– Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side with strong hands.

Cons:

– Coburn struggles with leverage off the snap and plays too tall, limiting his effectiveness as a pass rusher.
– Lacks closing speed and inconsistent quickness off the snap prevents him from being an elite pass rusher.
– Coburn is on the short side, and Coburn too often relies on his ability to overpower blockers rather than developing a repertoire of pass-rush moves.

Summary:

In 2020 as a junior Coburn played in 10 games and contributed on 391 snaps. He recorded 16 tackles, 4 assists while making 15 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 9 total pressures, which included 8 QB hurries, no QB hits, and one sack on the year.

In 2021 as a senior Coburn logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 389 snaps for the Longhorns. He also added 11 tackles, 7 assists, and 9 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 3 total pressures, which included 2 QB hurries, no QB hits, and one sack on the season.

In 2022 as a fifth year senior Coburn logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 382 snaps for the Longhorns. He also added 12 tackles, 11 assists, and 14 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 28 total pressures, which included 22 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and a decent 4 sacks on the season. Coburn adds the size and physicality the Bucs need at the position.

The PFF.com mock draft simulator was used in this article.

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