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Meet Dan Vitale, Bucs sixth-round draft pick

Meet Dan Vitale

POSITION: FB

SCHOOL: Northwestern

DRAFT PICK: Sixth round, No. 197

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 225

NOTABLE: 4-year starter who has lined up all over the field. ...Bucs coach Dirk Koetter envisions him contributing as a combo fullback/TE and on special teams. ...Ran track in high school in Illinois. ...Runs a 4.6 and posted the fastest 20-yard shuttle time (4.12) among RBs at the combine. ...Team captain at Northwestern. ...Needs to improve his blocking skills, but his versatility is a plus.

QUOTABLE: “He’s a tough Chicago kid playing fullback.’’ -- Bucs GM Jason Licht.