Bucs grab Chris Godwin to add another offensive weapon

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected wide receiver Chris Godwin out of Penn State in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft, 84th overall.

Scooping up Godwin late on Day 2 is the latest in a long line of impressive moves to surround promising young quarterback Jameis Winston with talent.

Alongside Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson at receiver, and first-round tight end O.J. Howard, Godwin's big-play ability could be a major factor for a Tampa Bay offense that suddenly has the makings of a dominant scoring unit.

Chris Godwin Bio

Position: WR
School: Penn State
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-1
Weight: 209 lbs.

Strengths

• Incredible body control, allows him to make big plays downfield that many receivers can't.
• Excels in 50-50 situations.
• Doesn't have great acceleration, but boasts a smooth running style which often means corners underestimate his top-end speed.
• Willing blocker in the run game.
• Smart route-runner, uses good technique to gain separation.
• Plays his best football on the big stage, huge performances in bowl games throughout career (NFL.com).

Weaknesses

• Only decent speed in and out of his breaks, could struggle to separate consistently on short-to-medium routes.
• Average size and strength.
• Needs to work on getting off the line better with his hands and footwork.

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