I’m a sports anchor and multimedia journalist who is also proud Gator. I’m originally from the Tampa Bay area and I fell in love with sports at an early age.
I have a passion for telling stories, meeting new people and traveling. For me, the best part about this job is getting to do a little bit of all three.
Earlier this offseason, I wrote about the Buccaneer’s need to add depth at the WR position. As pro days continue at college campus’s around the country, teams are in the midst of identifying which players they want to target in the draft.
On Monday, three scouts from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers spent a long time talking to University of Florida wide receiver Solomon Patton at the Gators’ pro day. Despite Florida’s 4-8 season, Patton was one of the few bright spots for the Orange and Blue. He led the team in all-purpose yards and was recently named Senior Bowl MVP.
If first-year general manager Jason Licht elects to address another one of Tampa Bay’s needs with their first round pick, Patton could be someone the Bucs target in later rounds. Or, potentially, after the draft as an unsigned free agent. Patton is currently projected as a sixth or seventh round pick.
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