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NFL Draft 2015: Best players available after Round 3 - SBNation.com
The wait is on for some players with injury issues, UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley and a couple talented defensive tackles.

2015 NFL Draft grades: Who is acing the draft? - SBNation.com
We're through 99 picks in the draft and the early – maybe too early – grades are in.

2015 NFL Draft grades: 10 big winners from day 2 - SBNation.com
Don't look now, but the Browns are one of several teams with a big haul in the draft so far.

2015 NFL Draft: Randy Gregory needs the Dallas Cowboys - SBNation.com
Randy Gregory had to wait ... and wait ... before the Dallas Cowboys made him the 60th pick in the NFL Draft, but it may have been worth it.

2015 NFL Draft results: First three rounds in the books - SBNation.com
The first three rounds of the 2015 NFL Draft are complete with 99 players off the board. A few notable names remain heading into Day 3, while some teams may have landed major steals on the second day.

Bucs Address O-Line With Penn State OT Smith In Round 2 | Pewter Report
A day after the Bucs drafted QB Jameis Winston, Tampa Bay selected a left tackle to protect him in Penn State's Donovan Smith.

Bucs Fortify O-Line, Trade Up For Hobart G Marpet In Second Round | Pewter Report
Tampa Bay moved up a few spots into the second round in a trade with Indianapolis to select Hobart College G Ali Marpet.

Bucs' Potential Draft Targets For Rounds 4-7 – Offense | Pewter Report
Here is a look at some of the remaining offensive draft prospects the Buccaneers could be targeting in the final four rounds.

Bucs' Potential Draft Targets For Rounds 4-7 – Defense | Pewter Report
Here is a look at some of the defensive draft prospects the Buccaneers could be targeting in the final four rounds.

2015 NFL draft: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jameis Winston should start ASAP
It might take a little time, but Jameis Winston is going to be far better than any QB the Buccaneers have on their roster.

2015 NFL Draft total breakdown: Buccaneers draft OT Donovan Smith
After drafting Jameis Winston with the top pick, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Donovan Smith in Round 2 to help protect him.

2015 NFL Draft: Tampa Bay Buccaneers draft OL Ali Marpet
Marpet is the first player from Division III Hobart to be drafted since 1948. He'll compete immediately for a spot on a rebuilding line.

2015 NFL draft: Thumbs up, thumbs down analysis for second-round picks - NFL Nation - ESPN
Our NFL Nation reporters assess the 2015 second-round NFL draft picks.

2015 NFL draft: Bucs making sure to protect QB Jameis Winston
Tampa Bay shows it's serious about protecting its top pick with offensive line picks in the second round.

Bucs add OLs Smith, Marpet on draft’s second day | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune
TAMPA — One night after investing the first pick in the draft on what they believe is a franchise quarterback, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers turned their attention toward protecting their investment

Bucs notes: OT Donovan Smith stuck with Penn State | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune
TAMPA — Tampa Bay’s second-round draft pick, tackle Donovan Smith, faced a tough decision before he ever played a down for Penn State.

Bucs No. 1 pick Winston has whirlwind first day, eager for football | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune
TAMPA — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers distributed a glossy leaflet during Jameis Winston’s news conference Friday, featuring a cover photo of the Florida State quarterback cradling a footbal

Jameis Winston talks about becoming a Buccaneer | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune
Jameis Winston is officially a Buccaneer.

Penn State coach: Bucs rookie Donovan Smith a 'dancing bear' | Tampa Bay Times
The Bucs' new offensive linemen, drafted in the second round Friday, are known for their athleticism, and Penn State coach James Franklin said Friday night raved about the way tackle Donovan Smith moves for a player his size.

Bucs draft two offensive linemen in second round | Tampa Bay Times
TAMPA — Only hours after signing quarterback Jameis Winston to a four-year, $25.35 million contract, the Bucs on Friday went about the business of protecting their investment.

Jameis Winston again shows actions, not words, are his problem | Tampa Bay Times
TAMPA The new face of the franchise has an easy and alluring smile. He has a voice that is soft yet confident. He has a personality that is charismatic and warm.

La'El Collins situation: Will he be able to re-enter the 2016 draft? | The MMQB with Peter King
In the case of La’el Collins, there are football interests, collective bargaining ramifications, and public relations decisions worthy of scrutiny and discussion.

Florida Sports Talk Video: Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Draft Day 2 Recap
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continued drafting 'all offense' selecting two offensive linemen on Day 2 of the NFL draft -- Donovan Smith and Ali Marpet

Betting men: Jameis Winston presents latest -- and largest -- gamble for Tampa Bay Buccaneers | FOX Sports
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have earned this situation. They have earned the questions that come with Jameis Winston. They have earned all the wonder about if he'll remain a good enough guy off the field so he doesn't damage the significant potential he will carry into a huddle during his rookie season.

Bucs' Donovan Smith: Joe Paterno was my motivation (Video)
Tampa Bay Bucs Donovan Smith #1 motivation Joe Paterno: Video

Agents for first-round picks give inside look at NFL draft
Relativity Sports has three clients in the "green room" tonight, and their agents believe this class will produce more first-round picks than that.

Greg Cosell's draft preview: 10 Day 2 and 3 prospects who provide good value | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo Sports
From Yahoo Sports: Here are some players who, in my film study leading up to the draft, jumped out to me as some possible late-round gems.

Jameis Winston's Outlook as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer Isn't Pretty
Jameis Winston's Outlook as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer Isn't Pretty: With the first pick in the NFL Draft, Tampa Bay selected quarterback Jameis Winston. And our numbers aren't all that excited about it. Read it now on numberFire!

FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | Audibles: 2015 NFL Draft Day One
Football Outsiders is the internet home for Innovative Statistics and Intelligent Analysis of professional and college football. Our writers, lead by Aaron Schatz, also write Pro Football Prospectus.

From the Middle of Nowhere | The Players' Tribune