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.