The 2006 Buccaneer draft review

RdSelectionPos
1Davin JosephG
2Jeremy TruebloodT
3Maurice StovallWR
4Alan ZemaitisCB
5Julian JenkinsDE
6Traded to San Francisco for QB Tim Rattay
6(from NY Giants) Bruce GradkowskiQB
6TJ WilliamsTE
7Justin PhiniseeCB
7Charles BennettDE
7Tim MassaquoiTE
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The additional 6th round pick from the NY Giants came in the Jason Whittle trade. The extra 6th round and two 7th round picks were compensatory ones. The Bucs picked 23rd in the first round and then 27th, 26th, 25th, 24th and 23th henceforth.

1 -G -Davin Joseph - Oklahoma
Perhaps a surprising pick in the first round but quickly showed his ability when he returned to the starting line-up in October after a knee injury sustained just prior to the start of the regular season. A consensus All-Rookie selection at right guard.

2 - T - Jeremy Trueblood - Boston College
Another starter in his first season in the NFL. Began 13 games at right tackle and formed an all-rookie partnership on the right hard side with Davin Joseph. Performed at a steady level and the Bucs have high hopes for him in the future.

3 - WR - Maurice Stovall - Notre Dame
Came on slowly during his rookie season and only played in one game in the first half of the year before moving into the regular receiving rotation in November. Started the final two games of the season and proved to be a big target in the red zone.

4 - CB - Alan Zemaitis - Penn State
Did not play in a single game as a rookie having been inactive for the first 15 games before being place on injured reserve. With the problems in the Buc secondary in 2006, there must be concerns over his ability to play in the NFL based on this.

5 - DE - Julian Jenkins - Stanford
Not only made the team, but also proved to be a worthwhile addition to the injury-depleted defensive line. Whether he makes the team in his second season when the Bucs are at full strength is another matter.

6 - TE - TJ Williams - North Carolina State
Was played on injured reserve before the 2006 season even started having torn his Achilles tendon in workouts at One Buccaneer Place.

7 - CB - Justin Phinisee - Oregon
Did not make the team out of training camp.

7 - DE - Charles Bennett - Clemson
Did not make the final roster out of camp but was re-signed to the practice squad and called up to the main roster in November 2006. Played in three games and was a DNP in one other.

7 - TE - Tim Massaquoi - Michigan
Did not make the team out of training camp but was picked up by the Dolphins and made his NFL debut with them later in the 2007 season.