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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have shifted towards offense in the first round of the previous two drafts, but this season, there is a sense that Todd Bowles' side has to grab a pass rusher.
Not picking until No. 15, there's a chance no key pass rushers are on the board, and if that happens, how the franchise pivots will be interesting.
We have seen trends start to emerge in mock drafts over the past week, and when it comes to the Buccaneers, there's one name that has continued to pop up, and it might excite fans.
And in Eric Edholm's latest mock draft for NFL.com, that name has again popped up with the Buccaneers, and that's Oregon tight end, Kenyon Sadiq.
"Zac Robinson used a lot of 12 personnel as the Falcons' offensive coordinator last year," Edholm wrote. "Now that he's occupying that role for Tampa, Robinson could bring that package with him, with Sadiq and Cade Otton at tight end. There's no pass rusher or linebacker available to move me off this pick."
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Sadiq a future starter
There is every chance that Tampa Bay looks at Sadiq as the one to take over from Cade Otton when the time comes.
Seen as a big receiver, other than a tight end, Sadiq is a vertical threat and would bolster Baker Mayfield's weapons after losing Mike Evans.
Yes, there are defensive needs, and if the Bucs can wipe out before they pick at No. 15, I could also see them trading back to get more draft capital.
But if Sadiq is the pick, fans will be in for a treat as this athletic beast, who is easily the best tight end in the draft, will make plays week in, week out for Mayfield's offense.
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