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Donovan Smith to Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Full Draft-Pick Breakdown

On Day 1 of the NFL draft Thursday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers got their quarterback for the future in Florida State University's Jameis Winston.

On Day 2 Friday, the Bucs picked up Winston's bodyguard.

With the second pick in the second round, the Bucs picked up offensive lineman Donovan Smith from Penn State.

Smith's role will be more than just to be the personal protector of Winston. It will be to help an offensive line that struggled last season in protecting the quarterback and rushing the ball.

Only Washington and Jacksonville gave up more sacks than Tampa Bay’s 53 in 2014 and the team was 29th in the league in rushing yards per game at 85.