2011 NFL Draft Picks: The Tampa Bay Bucs

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2011 NFL Draft Picks: The Tampa Bay Bucs

By Steve Slowinski  @steveslow on May 2 2011, 9:40a +

The NFL Draft is over, but how did the Tampa Bay Bucs do with their picks? According to most mainstream analysts, pretty darn good: Kiper gave them a B+, CBS gave them an A, and Rob Rang gave them an A-. Overall, it was a pretty solid showing for the Bucs, although the real strength of their draft came within the first three rounds.

Our friends over at Bucs Nation have put together a great summary of the Bucs' draft picks, including some of their own analysis. Enjoy their handiwork:

Round	Pick	Overall	Player	Grade and analysis
1	20	20	DE Adrian Clayborn, Iowa	Grade: B+. A physical, violent defensive end he adds some attitude to the Bucs defense, but pass rush is questionable.
2	19	51	DE Da'Quan Bowers, Clemson	Grade: A. Bowers dropped because of injury concerns, but the Bucs should still get at least 5 years of top-5 play out of him
3	20	84	LB Mason Foster, Washington	Grade: A. Foster is a powerful, downhill linebacker who can play all 3 positions
4	7	104	TE Luke Stocker, Tennessee	Grade: C. Stocker will add versatility to the Bucs offense, but they gave up two fourth-rounders to draft him.
5	20	151	S Ahmad Black, Florida	Grade: C. Black is small and slow but a natural football player who could develop into a good slot defender. I think he was selected too high.
6	22	187	RB Allen Bradford, USC	Grade: D. Bradford is a huge, hard runner who will do good work in short-yardage situations, but I don't see what else he brings to the offense.
7	19	222	CB Anthony Gaitor, Florida International	Grade: B A small, feisty cornerback who could come in and play as a dime back. Won't play outside, but could be good as a slot defender
7	35	238	TE Greg Hardy, Idaho	Grade: D. A receiving tight end who will be a backup third-down TE at best.