NFL Mock Draft: Week 14

Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Austin Appleby (12) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) during the second quarter of the SEC Championship college football game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Austin Appleby (12) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) during the second quarter of the SEC Championship college football game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes defensive tackle Lowell Lotulelei (93) sacks Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the second half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Oregon won 30-28. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes defensive tackle Lowell Lotulelei (93) sacks Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the second half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Oregon won 30-28. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

. DT. Utah. Lowell Lotulelei. 21. player. 48

Out of nowhere, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in line to play in the playoffs this season, thanks to an incredible month of football. This young team went into Kansas City and pulled out the win three weeks ago, then suffocated the Seattle Seahawks two weeks ago at home, before beating a very good San Diego team this past weekend. It has been quite a run for a team left for dead only a couple of weeks ago.

The big reason for their resurgence has been the play of their quarterback, who sometimes appears as if he simply wills his team to victories. Jameis Winston has been well worth the No. 1 overall pick spent on him a few years ago, and the franchise is definitely pointing upwards with him under center. Their defense does struggle at times, but they have looked like world beaters lately, and are getting surprisingly good play out of their secondary.

While they could definitely add to their secondary next April, especially at the safety position, we like for them to bolster the defensive line. Out in Utah, Lowell Lotulelei is an absolute beast up front for the Utes, and he actually grades out to be a better pro than his brother, Star, who is a starter for the Baltimore Ravens at the same position. The Bucs just need to follow the plan and keep adding pieces, and eventually they will be a serious contender in the NFC.