NFL mock draft if underclassmen were eligible: Trevor Lawrence goes No. 1

NFL mock draft if underclassmen were eligible: Trevor Lawrence goes No. 1, Tua in top 5

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during the second half of the Alabama Crimson Tide's game versus the Clemson Tigers in the College Football Playoff National Championship game on January 7, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. (Photo by David Dennis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 02: LSU Tigers linebacker Devin White (40) looks over the offense during the Advocare Classic game between Miami and LSU on September 2, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. (Photo by George Walker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Devin White, LB, LSU

The Buccaneers lost Kwon Alexander in free agency and they could plug in Devin White as their starter for the next decade. The former LSU standout had a terrific career in the SEC and that carried over to the Combine where he ran a blazing 40 and wowed scouts, GM’s and fans alike with his workout on the field.

White is the prototypical middle linebacker in the modern NFL that is spreading defenses out and trying to beat them in the passing game. White has the ability to run and cover backs and tight ends, he can blitz and get to the quarterback and he can chase plays down sideline-to-sideline.

He’s a future face of a defense and the Buccaneers need one of those. There may be more valuable positions, like edge rusher, but the floor on White is as high as the penthouse on a New York high rise.

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