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Mark
Barron |
1
Doug
Martin |
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Lavonte
David |
5
Najee
Goode |
6
Keith
Tandy |
7
Michael
Smith |
7
Drake
Dunsmore |
The Bucs picked alternately 5th and 4th through the draft. They swopped picks in the 1st round with Jacksonville and gained an extra 4th round pick. They then traded that pick and a 2nd round pick to Denver for an additional 1st round pick. They traded 3rd and 4th round picks to Houston to gain a 2nd round selection and gained an extra 7th rounder in the process.
1 -S - Mark Barron - Alabama
Started every game at strong safety as a rookie and showed real potential to be a run-stuffing force in the box and aggressive hitter across the middle. Recorded his first NFL interception in the win over the Chiefs in October. Was the Bucs' first 2012 draft pick and the seventh overall selection. Was a focal point of an Alabama defense that paced the country in scoring defense (8.15 ppg), total defense (183.62 ypg), pass defense (111.46 ypg), and rush defense (72.15 ypg) in 2011.
1 - RB - Doug Martin - Boise State
Had the most outstanding season of any rookie in Buccaneer history and was named an alternate for the Pro Bowl. Posted the second best rushing season in franchise history and established a single-game record with 251 yards in the road win in Oakland. Was the second of the Bucs' first round picks in 2012 and immediately won the starting tailback job. A superb receiver as well as elusive runner, he finished his Boise State career with 3,431 yards and 43 touchdowns on 617 carries, averaging 5.6 yards per tote.
2 - LB - Lavonte David - Nebraska
Had an outstanding rookie season at outside linebacker and called the defensive signals all year too. Became known for his safe tackling process and was named a consensus All-Rookie selection in leading the Bucs in tackles. Was the third player the Bucs took in the 2012 draft and the 58th overall selection. A second-team AP All-America selection last year, he won the Big Ten’s Butkus-Fitzgerald Award as the conference’s top linebacker. He was also a finalist for the national Butkus Award and a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award.
5 - LB - Najee Goode - West Virginia
Made the 2012 roster for his special teams' abilities having been drafted in the 5th round in April 2012. Only appeared in three games however, the Week 3 loss to Dallas and then the final two games of the season. A starter during the 2010-2011 seasons for the Mountaineers, he recorded 134 tackles, 8.0 sacks and 22.5 tackles for loss.
6 - CB - Keith Tandy - West Virginia
Made the 2012 team for his special teams skills as well as a back-up safety. Played in nine games in those roles and had a carry for 18 yards on a fake punt during the road game in New Orleans. Started 40 games during his four years in college with the Mountaineers with 188 tackles, 13 interceptions and 24 passes defensed.
7 - RB - Michael Smith - Utah State
Was active for just the first game of the season where he returned kickoffs and then spent the rest of the season as a gameday inactive. The Bucs' coaching staff remain incredibly high on his potential hence why he stayed on the main roster and was not exposed on the practice squad. Had 26 carries for 83 yards in the pre-season and a bunch of good kick returns including a 74-yarder in the opening game against Miami, His big-play ability was evident in his career 7.1 yards per carry at Utah State and his 15 touchdowns in just 184 carries.
7 - TE - Drake Dunsmore - Northwestern - wasted pick
Did not make the full roster out of training camp but spent the entire year on the practice squad and was re-signed at the culmination of the 2012 season. Retired from pro football in April 2013.
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