The 1990 Buccaneer draft review
After picking in the 4th spot in the first round, the Bucs drafted 6th, 5th and 4th in
subsequent rounds. The additional 4th round pick came from the Denver Broncos
in return for DE Ron Holmes. The 3rd round pick went to the Chargers for RB
Gary Anderson. The 8th round pick went to the Rams as part of the 1989 draft
day deal for a bunch of late round selections.
DRAFT ANALYSIS - Another poor draft although the mid-round selections of
Mayberry and Beckles prevent it being a total disaster. McCants was a
monumental bust, the trade for Anderson was a poor one and Ray Perkins was
on his way out of Tampa before the end of the season.
Keith McCants
Reggie Cobb
Jesse Anderson
Tony Mayberry
Derrick Douglas
Donnie Gardner
1 - LB - Keith McCants - Alabama
With the fourth overall selection, Ray Perkins took a player he recruited for The Crimson Tide. And thereby by-passed Junior Seau who went fifth
to the Chargers. McCants couldn't play linebacker in the pros nor could he play defensive end. He wound up being cut in camp in 1993 for
loafing through a practice and thereby getting in a fight with Hardy Nickerson. Perkins' attitude when told McCants was also an injuy risk in being
drafted was that if he did not work out. he would not be around as the coach to have to deal with it.
2 - RB - Reggie Cobb - Tennessee
Did a good job for the Bucs over four seasons including a 1,000-yard campaign in 1991. Had been a bit of a gamble coming out of college
having had some rumoured drug problems, but was pretty much a model citizen in Tampa Bay.
3 - traded to San Diego for RB Gary Anderson
The Bucs wound up giving away 2nd and 3rd round picks for Anderson who had been a star with the Tampa Bay Bandits in the USFL but who
was well past his best by the time he arrived in Tampa. Wound up an overpaid kick returner by the end of his career with the Buccaneers.
4 - TE - Jesse Anderson - Mississippi State
Ray Perkins really did like picking players from SEC colleges which he knew from his Alabama days. And he really knew how to blow draft picks
on players who never did anything substantial for the Bucs too.
4 - C - Tony Mayberry - Wake Forest
Played a decade for the Buccaneers and started 145 games at center including two Pro Bowl trips at the end of his career. Replaced long-time
starter Randy Grimes after a season of watching and learning.
5 - G - Ian Beckles - Indiana
Played seven seasons in Tampa and started nearly 100 games at guard before moving on to Philadelphia. Went on to become a sports radio
host in the Tampa area who was never quite as good though as he liked to make out.
6 - RB - Derrick Douglas - Louisiana Tech
Active for one game but never actually set foot on the field as a Buccaneer. Did make it into two games for the Cleveland Browns the following
season. Was an honorable mention All-American as a college senior.
7 - DE - Donnie Gardner - Kentucky
Never played a down for the Buccaneers. Played in 10 games for the 1991 Miami Dolphins and a recorded a sack. Another Ray Perkins' SEC-
draft pick and another one that didn't impress in the pros either.
8 - traded to the LA Rams for multiple 1989 selections
9 - DE - Terry Cook - Fresno State
Never played football in the NFL at all. Transferred from junior college and hence only played two years at Division 1-A level. Was 26 when
drafted as worked for four years before attending college.
10 - TE - Mike Busch - Iowa State
Never played a down for the Buccaneers. Went to pursue a career in baseball and briefly made it into the majors with the Los Angeles Dodgers
in the mid 1990s. Went on to become a minor league coach.
11 - WR - Terry Anthony - Florida State
At least he made the roster even if his Buccaneer career amounted to a grand total of 10 games and four catches. Had been highly successful in
the Seminoles' pro offense and was a popular pick with the Florida fans.
12 - QB - Todd Hammel - Stephen F Austin
Never played football in the NFL at all. Posted monster passing numbers at a Division 1-AA college and had over 5,300 yards passing in his
senior season alone. The pro game was a different ballgame of course.
Terry Anthony
Ian Beckles
