2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 12

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 15, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams (33) celebrates after picking up a fumble during the third quarter of a game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans are getting frustrated with the team’s defense. They currently rank near the bottom of the league in opposing passer rating and yards per attempt allowed, which means that something needs to change.

Chris Conte and Brad McDougald aren’t the answers at the safety position, so the Buccaneers should consider reaching ever so slightly for LSU’s Jamal Adams.

Adams is an impact player who could play either free or strong safety in the NFL thanks to his combination of speed and size (6’1”, 211 pounds). The LSU safety is comfortable playing near the line of scrimmage or in the defensive secondary and is capable of matching up against just about anyone.

There are questions about whether or not Adams can cover deep, but the LSU star is so versatile that he could be a nightmare for NFL offenses to plan around.

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