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Our spotlights roll on Brent Grimes Jersey White , taking a look at an impact corner out of Washington"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 2016 NFL DraftInjuriesFree AgencyGame FilmBuccaneers Draft Profile: CB EDTShareTweetShareShareBuccaneers Draft Profile: CB Byron MurphyKelley L Cox-USA TODAY SportsThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been vocal in their support of the current cornerback crew, even stating that former first round draft pick Vernon Hargreaves will be the outside corner opposite Carlton Davis rather than the inside corner where Hargreaves excelled, That doesn’t mean that they won’t still look to address the position in the draft. Washington’s Byron Murphy is one of the better cornerback prospects out there and could be a guy that the Bucs would want to take a closer look at bringing aboard.Byron Murphy’s CareerMurphy played just twenty games during his tenure at Washington - having missed seven games with a broken foot - before declaring for the NFL draft following his sophomore season. He finished with 74 tackles, seven tackles for loss, one sack, six interceptions, twenty passes defensed, two forced fumbles, and a touchdown. He finished in the top four in the PAC-12 in interceptions, interception return yards, interceptions returned for touchdowns, and passes defensed in 2018. He would then go on to be named first team all PAC-12 and second team All-American.ProsMurphy has speed, fluidity, and great anticipation. He’s one of the top rated corners for a reason. He can adapt to any and all schemes, playing press man or zone with nearly equal effectiveness. He has solid ball skills and can be a challenge - both mentally and physically - for opposing receivers. Murphy was targeted 87 times when at Washington and he either intercepted the ball or broke up the pass on 27 of those pass attempts - a staggering 31%. His ability to anticiapte and read routes is well beyond where he should be at this stage in his career, allowing him to be one of the most sought after corners in the draft.ConsThe small amount of experience is a bit concerning. Had Murphy stayed for his junior year and continued to hone his craft, we could be talking about a top ten pick. His size is also a bit of a concern as he’s 5’11”, 190 lbs. Going up against some of the larger receivers in the leage, that may hinder his effectiveness. He’s a little slow on the backpedal but has enough closing speed to make it a non-issue in college. However, at the NFL level, he will have to work to get quicker and more smooth in that area.Why The Buccaneers Need HimThe Bucs are still in need of help in the secondary. Even if VH3 works out as an outside corner under Bowles, there isn’t a lot of depth at the cornerback position. Outisde of Hargreaves and Davis Ryan Smith Jersey , you have a cornerback corps of De’Vante Harris, David Rivers, and Ryan Smith. The Bucs have to find some help there whether it’s via free agency or the draft.Murphy would be an instant upgrade and day one starter for this team and has the flexibility to play inside or outside. He’s a ball hawk in the making and any defense will become better the instant his name is called.Will It Happen?Without a trade back scenario, no. The Bucs have needs all over the defense but their needs within the front seven outweigh those in the secondary in the first round. Now, should the Bucs trade back and find themselves on the clock with no Ed Oliver, Devin White, Devin Bush, or Brian Burns, then yes - Murphy could 100% be the target. I just believe there are too many needs to address along the line and with the linebackers to take a corner ahead of one of those impact players the Bucs will have sitting there for them. With the No. 5 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, Tampa Bay boosted its defense with a heck of an athlete. Here, we have three things you should know about him."All of the speculation is over. The Buccaneers have their guy. With the fifth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, Tampa Bay selected linebacker Devin White out of LSU. The team’s interest in White had been reported on and documented thoroughly throughout the pre-draft process, though some mock drafts had others potentially being selected at No. 5. Still, most mocks had White as the pick.Sure enough, after Kyler Murray, Nick Bosa, Quinnen Williams and Clelin Ferrell went in the first four picks, the Bucs selected White at No. 5. Feel however you want about it, but it’s not changing. Devin White is a Buc. Here are three things to know about the newest Tampa Bay linebacker:He LOVES horses. He has seven of them.There was probably a better way to lead this off. Wait, who am I kidding? No, there wasn’t. This is awesome. White’s love for horses is well-known by now, and why shouldn’t it be? His seven horses — including Ricky Bobby (his first) and Daisy Mae (his newest) — are his “children.” While he was at LSU Caleb Benenoch Jersey , White kept Daisy Mae at a nearby stable in Baton Rouge, and family members took care of the other six back home in Springhill.White tends to his horses as a distraction from the rigors of football. From a January NCAA.com article: White even got to take Daisy Mae around LSU’s campus and inside Tiger Stadium back in November. And of course White got in on the craze surrounding Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” (more specifically, the remix that includes Billy Ray Cyrus):Don’t worry, ESPN’s Jenna Laine has already reported that three horses will be making their way to Tampa with the newest Buc. Daisy Mae, Overdrive and Taylor Mae are Bucs now too. White had an EXTREMELY decorated career at LSUOf course, the fact that White was drafted at No. 5 — as an inside linebacker, nonetheless — makes it obvious that he can flat-out play. But his success on the field at LSU was accompanied by a ridiculous number of accolades. In three years with the Tigers, the 6-foot, 237-pounder racked up 286 tackles (114 solo), 8.5 sacks, nine passes defended, one interception, four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. Numbers don’t even tell the full story.In 2016, White was named to the SEC’s All-Freshman team by the conference’s coaches. That was just the start, as he went on to have a breakout year in 2017. As a team captain, he picked up 133 tackles (13.5 for loss) and 4.5 sacks, earning him team MVP honors. On top of that, he earned First-Team All-SEC honors and was a Second-Team All-American. Throughout the season, he earned four SEC Defensive Player of the Week Awards. In 2018, he was once again a team captain and once again earned team MVP honors. He won the Butkus Award, which is awarded to the nation’s top linebacker. Along with that, he was a First-Team All-American and a selection to the All-SEC First Team. White finished off his college career on a high note. Instead of sitting out the Tigers’ bowl game Lavonte David Jersey White , he suited up in the purple and gold one last time. In LSU’s 40-32 Fiesta Bowl win over UCF, White totaled eight tackles, a pass defended and a forced fumble. White originally signed with LSU as a running backWhite played both linebacker and running back at North Webster High School in Springhill, Louisiana. According to 247Sports, he had 31 total scholarship offers coming out of high school. He picked LSU over the likes of Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Florida, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Oklahoma. All of those offers from elite programs aren’t surprising for a guy who is now an NFL linebacker. But according to his lsusports,net bio, White originally joined the Tigers as a running back. In his high school career, White rushed for 5,031 yards and 81 touchdowns. His transition to being a full-time linebacker in college was obviously a smooth one. Athletic ability was consistently one of the top “strengths” for White throughout the NFL Draft process, and he further proved at the NFL Scouting Combine that just because he’s no longer a running back doesn’t mean he’s lost his speed. He ran a 4.42-second 40-yard dash, which was the best time of any linebacker in the class.White’s speed and overall athleticism make him a heck of a prospect, one that obviously caught the attention of Bucs general manager Jason Licht and head coach Bruce Arians. Growing up, White looked up to great NFL linebackers like Patrick Willis and Ray Lewis. Interestingly enough, Ed Orgeron — White’s coach at LSU — coached both Willis and Lewis. Coach O had this to say about White in comparison to the two NFL legends:That’s some high praise for White, who will look to make an immediate impact on the Buccaneer defense in 2019.You can find Devin White on Twitter at @DevinWhite_40. Take some time to congratulate him and welcome him to Tampa Bay.

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