2017 NFL Mock Draft: South Beach has a new QB

Sep 17, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) attempts to throw the ball against the Michigan State Spartans during the first quarter of a game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) attempts to throw the ball against the Michigan State Spartans during the first quarter of a game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 29, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) is unable to catch a pass as the Clemson Tigers beat the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2014 Russell Athletic Bowl at Florida Citrus Bowl. Mandatory Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) is unable to catch a pass as the Clemson Tigers beat the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2014 Russell Athletic Bowl at Florida Citrus Bowl. Mandatory Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via MIA)

Clemson. Mike Williams . 8. player. 48. The game against Denver proved a lot for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Namely that quarterback Jameis Winston has a long way to go. Great defenses tend to have that effect. He just couldn’t find any sort of rhythm. Granted he didn’t have much help and that’s another problem the team needs to think about moving forward. Either way the team is 1-3 and haven’t looked any better than the group that finished last season when Lovie Smith was unceremoniously fired. <p>One thing that stood out most against the Broncos was how ineffective the receivers were. Vincent Jackson hasn’t looked like the dominant player he was a few years ago. Adam Humphries wasn’t much better. That of course allowed the Denver secondary to focus on stopping Mike Evans, which they did quite well. That left Winston with very few options, especially after running back Doug Martin was forced out with injury.</p> <p>That explains why they were quick to scoop up Clemson standout Mike Williams. He is a focal point of one of the best offenses in the nation, featuring a big body with a wide catch radius but also decent speed that he can use to get himself open. Throw in a pair of solid hands and he has the makings of a go-to target. Put him across from Evans and Winston will have a far easier time making things happen.</p>. WR