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The total rundown on new Bucs CB Josh Hayes

Hayes is a Florida native and is the nephew of former Bucs player Geno Hayes.

The Bucs selected Lakeland, Florida, native [autotag]Josh Hayes[/autotag] in the sixth round, and although there are a few aspects of his game that show promise, scouts and pundits seem to have ranked him far, far lower than the position the Bucs ended up taking him in the 2023 NFL draft.

Check out the rundown on Hayes below:

Height: 5’11”

Weight: 197 pounds

Age: 24

Hometown: Lakeland, Florida

Scouting Report (Lance Zierlein, NFL.com): “Hayes has adequate physical and athletic measurables to play slot cornerback, but he might need to bulk up to play safety. He is active against the run and the pass, but his inconsistency as a tackler could make it challenging for him to stick on a roster.”

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2023 NFL draft: Players selected with picks Colts traded away

These prospects were selected with picks the Colts traded away.

The Indianapolis Colts concluded the 2023 NFL draft with 12 selections, and not all of them originally belonged to the team. Conversely, there were some selections made by other teams with picks originally owned by the Colts.

There were five of those picks, to be exact. At one point or another, for however long, there were five selections made with picks that were owned by the Colts.

Here’s a quick look at which prospects went with those picks:

Instant analysis of Tampa Bay’s Josh Hayes pick

Hayes has immediate special teams value and could also potentially find himself in the mix for the team’s open nickel spot.

The Buccaneers finally took a DB, but it took quite a bit longer than expected.

That DB is Josh Hayes, who could immediately have an impact as a special teamer. Hayes ran a 4.47 at his Pro Day, making him a known high-speed player who could be all over the field on special teams. In theory, he could also play nickel at the next level despite playing safety in college, and he could compete with Tampa Bay’s Zyon McCollum. Him winning that job outright is fairly unlikely, however.

Overall, the Bucs get some decent value in Hayes, but don’t expect him to be a starter on the defense right away.

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Bucs select CB Josh Hayes with pick No. 181

It took longer than expected, but the Bucs finally draft a CB.

The Bucs have selected Kansas State DB Josh Hayes with the No. 181-overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.

Hayes started his career at North Dakota State and played Safety at Kansas State, but could play nickel for the Buccaneers. He’s familiar with new Bucs player Cody Mauch, as the two were teammates before his transfer to Kansas State last year.

Hayes will likely compete with Zyon McCollum for the nickel spot and could also find use as a special teamer.

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