With The 58th Pick In The Draft…

The Buccaneers select:

Dexter Jackson!

Okay, I’ll admit it. This is a pleasant surprise. Honestly, I forgot about Jackson, but I’m not disappointed with this pick. What the Bucs did was risky, but hopefully it will work out. Unfortunately, some speculate that Jackson may only be a 3rd or 4th wideout, never a starter. The Bucs need an explosive player to carry the load.

In 55 career games, Jackson had 110 receptions for 1,846 yards and 14 touchdowns. He averaged 16.8 yards per catch. He became the face of the Appalachian St. program following their knockoff of Michigan this season. His 4.37 40-yard dash was the 2nd fastest among the wide receivers.

Jackson doesn’t have the ideal height for a wide receiver, and he’s not very tough, but he’s got great speed, vision, and is a deep threat. The Bucs need a speedy receiver to be the face of their franchise, and they hope Jackson will be it.