Prospect Watch: Tyler Boyd

The last great WR out of the University of Pittsburgh was named Larry Fitzgerald and Tyler Boyd surpassed all his records. I'm not saying Tyler Boyd is the next Larry Fitzgerald but I am saying he is one well polished wideout.

Boyd will not blaze through the 40 yard dash and will most likely get negative remarks about his slight frame (6'2 190) but he is a natural with the ball in his hands. Boyd amassed 254 receptions, 3361 yards and 21 touchdowns in his 3 years at Pittsburgh. He does everything well and displays incredible hands and vision. Although not the quickest receiver Boyd has just enough shake to elude the first defender. Given the opportunity to take him I believe the Bucs will jump at him. Jason Licht has made it clear that he tends to stick to his board and usually goes with best player available. Evident in 2014 when Licht took Austin Seferian-Jenkins with his second round pick when the Bucs had so many other needs.

You may be thinking why would the Bucs waste a high draft pick on a WR when they have both Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson? Well if you remember last year when Vincent Jackson went down with his leg injury the passing offense began to sputter. Jackson continues to be a consistent player when on the field yet father time is starting to creep up on him as he is already 33 years old.

Boyd figures to be an early to middle of the second round selection as of right now. The franchise is centered around Jameis right now and what better way to help him out than by getting another target for him to throw to. Here is a glimpse of what Tyler Boyd can do.