TAMPA — The transition that rookies have to make going from college to the NFL is tough enough. That transition is proving to be doubly tough for Bucs second-round draft pick Ali Marpet.
In addition to attempting to make it in the NFL after playing his college ball at Division III Hobart College, Marpet is also attempting a position change from tackle to guard.
In both cases, speed is the aspect of the transition that Marpet is finding most challenging.
“Everything happens a lot quicker (at guard),” Marpet said. “As a guard, you have a 300-pound guy on you right away, whereas at tackle you have a little bit of space to work with and you can be a little bit more patient.