What they said about Buc draft picks BEFORE the draft Now this is a fascinating piece that Wayne Maw dug up. We have all read about the 300-odd prospects in Pro Football Weekly's guide to the draft and will immediately look at the Bucs' selections in the same publication when the names are called. But this is what they said about some Buc picks before they began their NFL careers. Jacquez Green – Florida - 2nd round. A talented junior who is the latest in a long line of gator receivers, he lacks ideal size but has excellent speed and quickness. Excellent hands and easily gets separation. Will add to the return game and with his explosiveness will be fun to watch at the next level Brian Kelly – USC - 2nd round. A big corner that has shown some skills and is starting to grow on teams. He isn’t fast enough but has fluid hips, makes very few mistakes in pass coverage but struggles in run support. A competitive footballer who has room to improve. Jamie Duncan - Vanderbilt - 3rd round. Athletic enough to play either inside or outside linebacker, strong and fast with a great motor which means he will contribute on special teams straight away. Has trouble when plays are run right at him and may be better playing in space. Anthony McFarland – LSU - 1st round, McFarland is a short tackle that is explosive and quick who easily penetrates past his blockers. Plays like Warren Sapp, he is very instinctive plays well when rushing the passer and uses his hands well while doing so. Has a tendency to splay in spurts and his level of effort is inconsistent. Shuan King – Tulane - 2nd round. Doesn’t have great NFL size, excellent athlete with good mobility and decent arm strength. A great leader who can make the big plays, has interesting upside as an NFL quarterback. Martin Gramatica - Kansas State - 3rd round. The top kicking prospect in the draft by far, strong leg with outstanding accuracy and one of the most consistent kicker to enter the draft in years. Not great on kickoffs, could go in the first 3 rounds. Cosey Coleman – Tennessee - 2nd round. Solid 3 year starter in the SEC, sturdy and solidly built, good drive blocker who is quick off the ball, can overextend himself at time. Could also play right tackle. Nate Webster (Miami): 3rd round. Undersized middle linebacker, instinctive linebacker who reacts well to the plays. Light on his feet and moves well. Tends to over commit and runs himself out of plays Kenyata Walker (Florida):1st round. He is not an explosive drive blocker,but is a good athlete who stays on his feet well and has good body control to gain position on the defender. Walker is a quality prospect who is strong but should add more bulk to his frame. Dwight Smith (Akron): 3rd round. A thick, muscular frame, Reads and reacts quickly to the long ball, Confident and secure tackler with good strength. Times the pass perfectly, keeping eye contact on the ball while keeping the receiver at close. Over-pursues plays at times and while he is a secure wrapup tackler, little production is shown in run support. Lacks fluid lateral agility Marquise Walker - Michigan - 3rd round. Big, tough wideout that performs brilliantly in the red zone and is known for making the acrobatic catch. lays out and makes the difficult grab displaying the ability to adjust his body in mid-air. Catches the ball running full-speed, overall lacks elite speed and is prone to dropping the easy one. Dewayne White (Louisville): 2nd round. Lacks bulk, wears down over the course of a game and can be handled by opponents. Lacks the great closing burst and though he defends the run, has difficulty stopping the ball carrier if teams direct plays at him. Chris Simms - Texas - 3rd round. Never met the high expectations placed on him in college even if they were unwarranted. Has been a streaky passer throughout college that has not shown up in the big spot. May not possess the great upside for the next level . Michael Clayton - LSU - 1st round. Clayton is a terrific football player and exceptional pass-catcher. May not be a game-breaking threat, but he will be an excellent fit for a team that needs a reliable wide out. Marquis Cooper - Washington - 3rd round A defender with a nose for the ball, Cooper has been a productive collegiate player whose size is a limiting factor. Carnell Williams - Auburn - 1st round. Great explosion and quickness, offers excellent upside for the next level and is a back who can be used in a variety of ways. Combines top athletic skills as well as football instincts, and though he may never be a heavy duty running back. Barrett Ruud - Nebraska - 2nd round. Ruud possesses intellect and great work ethic. Does not possess the great upside for the next level, yet the ability to learn and retain complicated defensive schemes could keep him around the league for a long time. Alex Smith - 3rd round A consistent pass-catching threat who continually improved his game, Known as a hard-working player and high character prospect, should contribute as a rookie. Davin Joseph - Oklahoma - 1st round. A hard-working blocker with both size and athleticism, Joseph projects well to the next level. Offers potential in several blocking schemes and should break into the starting lineup by the end of his rookie season. Jeremy Trueblood - Boston College - 2nd round. Possessing both size, growth potential and strength, Trueblood has starting potential as a right tackle in the NFL. Maurice Stovall - Notre Dame - 3rd round. A large receiver who plays to his size, he is a first-day pick with potential as a second wideout in a conventional system or a No. 1 in a West Coast offense. Sports Illustrated 24 April 2008