How Cody Mauch fits with the Buccaneers

Photo by Christopher Hook/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesGM Jason Licht went back to his bag Friday, as the Buccaneers selected North Dakota State offensive lineman Cody Mauch at 48th overall.

After passing a sixth round pick to the Green Bay Packers to move up two spots, Tampa continued its now-longstanding approach of investing in small-school linemen who dominated their competition.

So, why Mauch? And how might he fit into the offensive line outlook? Let’s dig a little deeper.

Why Did the Bucs Pick Cody Mauch?

This one certainly doesn’t extend several fathoms beneath the surface or anything like that. Tampa dealt with an unsettled line situation last season, and it moved on from prominent…