Ten second-year NFL players set to explode in 2017

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.

Spence’s Buccaneers are on the uptrend after finishing 2016 with a 9-7 record, having placed second overall in the NFC South.

By Rachel Wold

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