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Nothing's simple about evaluating OL talent for draft

TAMPA — Quarterback is the most valued position in the NFL and the Bucs were fortunate to pluck Jameis Winston with the No. 1 selection last year. Not surprisingly, they moved quickly to add some behemoth men to protect him, taking both left tackle Donovan Smith and guard Ali Marpet in the second round.

But it's getting increasingly harder to evaluate those faceless body guards who are all smash and no flash.

Because of the evolving game in college football, with its spread-option offensive attacks that are so pass happy, offensive linemen rarely if ever get into a three-point stance.