The 1999 Buccaneer draft review
The Bucs drafted 15th in the first round and then alternately 19th
through 15th from then on. The additional 6th and 7th round picks
came from the Jacksonville Jaguars in return for swopping 6th round
picks. The original 6th round pick had been traded to Baltimore for QB
Eric Zeier, but an additional 6th round pick came from the Kansas City
Chiefs in return for S Melvin Johnson.
DRAFT ANALYSIS - Another great draft through the top selections with starters
everywhere. The Bucs were drafting by need and hit every one of their goals in the process.
Anthony McFarland
Shaun King
Martin Gramatica
Dexter Jackson
Lamar Glenn
Autry Denson
1 - DT - Anthony McFarland - LSU
The Bucs were a little concerned about Warren Sapp at this point in time and drafted a potential replacement for him. McFarland turned into
a perfect counterfoil next to him on the line and was a reason why the likes of Sapp and Simeon Rice get so many sacks.
2 - QB - Shaun King - Tulane
Thrust into a starting role as a rookie, he nearly found himself quarterbacking in the Super Bowl eight months after being drafted. Never
blessed with a great arm, he played in a controlled offense most of the time and found his niche as a back-up first with the Bucs, and then
later with the Cardinals and Lions.
3 - K - Martin Gramatica - Kansas State
Was once regarded as the best kicker in franchise history. Taking a kicker so high in the draft is always a risk, but the Bucs knew they
wanted the best available and got him. Had a terrible 2004 season and was released at mid-season.
4 - S - Dexter Jackson - Florida State
Became a starter in his third season in the league and wound up the Super Bowl MVP thanks to his two early interceptions against the
Raiders. Got a big money offer from the Cardinals a month later in free agency and naturally jumped at it. Returned to Tampa some 18
months later and started for another season before moving on once again to Cincinnati in March 2006.
5 - DE - John McLaughlin - California
Spent two seasons as a key special teams head hunter without ever seeing real playing time at his regular position.
6 - FB - Lamar Glenn - Florida State
Never played a down for the Buccaneers.
7 - G - Robert Hunt - Virginia
Never played a down for the Buccaneers.
7 - RB - Autry Denson - Notre Dame
Never played a down for the Buccaneers. Saw time on the practice squad and also with Miami. Was allocated to NFL Europe by the Lions
for 2003.
7 - WR - Darnell McDonald - Kansas State
Made the team as a fifth string receiver and saw some playing time. Cut for off-field issues, he went on to be one of the XFL's best receivers
Darnell McDonald
John McLaughlin
