4. Noah Spence, defensive end, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Buccaneers locked up Ohio State’s Spence at pick No. 39 in the second round. The 23 year-old defensive end played exceptionally well in the course of 16 games, including three starts. He tallied 5.5 sacks, 22 combined tackles and three forced fumbles. This also included 12 hurries.
This should be only the start of a blooming NFL career for Spence. For his special efforts, he achieved 2016 All-Rookie Team honors.
Congrats to Vernon Hargreaves & Noah Spence! Named to #NFL.com's 2016 All-Rookie Team!
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— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) February 10, 2017
Spence’s Buccaneers are on the uptrend after finishing 2016 with a 9-7 record, having placed second overall in the NFC South.