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O.J. Howard's blocking will provide greatest impact of Bucs rookies

TAMPA, Fla. -- A breakdown of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2017 draft class and its progress after two weeks of training camp:

O.J. Howard, TE, first round (19th overall): It might not show up on the stat line or make SportsCenter's top plays, but the former Alabama star's run blocking is already making a noticeable difference in Tampa. That's likely where he'll make his mark early on, and the Bucs would be thrilled. He didn't have a catch in the preseason opener, but the hands will show up in games soon enough.