Potential CB target?

The Bucs have done a fine job this offseason with veteran upgrades all along the defense and now will look to the draft for some youth. It appears the Bucs have their eyes on a potential 3rd day pick Cyrus Jones.

Alabama cornerback-kick returner Cyrus Jones to visit Ravens, Eagles, Bills, Saints; work out privately for Panthers, Buccaneers

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 23, 2016

 Cyrus Jones came into college as a receiver then switched to corner his sophomore season so he is still learning the position and will be a work in progress. His past as a receiver is evident as he has better than average hands for a corner and also is dangerous in the return game. His heigth (5'10) will likely drop him come draft day, but that doesn't mean he's not worthy of a higher pick.

Jones is an in your face corner who isn't afraid of contact or playing aggressive press coverage. Jones was given respect from fellow SEC rival Laquon Treadwell who stated he had a "difficult time" against him. Although Jones is a respectable prospect at corner, I believe Licht and the Bucs personnel are looking at him more to improve the return game.

Licht attempted to improve the position last year with Kaelin Clay but that project didn't work out. Jones returned 4 punts for touchdowns in his senior season and would immediately be the best returner on the Bucs, as the primary returner Bobby Rainey has left in free agency. Having Cyrus Jones start his career as a returner will give him time to groom into an NFL ready corner learning under Brent Grimes and Alterraun Verner. Look for Jones to be an early day 3 pick if available, here is a sample of what Jones can bring.

VH3 Getting No Love

Home town boy Vernon Hargreaves is widely considered the 2nd best corner in this years draft according to many draft experts but he didn't get much love from a fellow SEC wide receiver Laquon Treadwell, per seccountry.com

He admitted there was a trio of players who made things difficult: Alabama’s Cyrus Jones, Mississippi State’s Taveze Calhoun and “the guy from Florida.”
Treadwell made it clear: “Not Vernon Hargreaves.”

Treadwell made it a point to mention that it wasn't Hargreaves and I wonder why? Yes, Hargreaves is smaller around 5'10, but he is fundamentally sound and a proven playmaker. Maybe it was more of a compliment for the other "guy from Florida" who is Jalen Tabor, a sophomore who had quite a season himself but thats a hit to Hargreaves either way. Going back and looking at game tape, Treadwell and Hargreaves were mainly on different sides of the field and maybe if they had more one on ones he would change his tune on VH3. Hargreaves continues to be an option for the Bucs at number 9 and most likely would be a safe pick if taken.