Jamel Dean

Dean played a career-high 15 games in 2021 and continued to serve as a dependable and versatile member of the Buccaneers secondary. The Auburn product tallied 53 tackles, two interceptions, an additional seven passes defensed and allowed just a 42.9 completion percentage in primary coverage. Dean closed out the campaign by totaling 15 tackles with a pass defense and a forced fumble in Tampa Bay's two postseason games and once again projects to start at left cornerback opposite Carlton Davis, who re-signed on a three-year deal this offseason.

Dean nearly doubled his defensive snap count as a second-year pro in 2020, which led to 62 tackles, a pick-six and seven total pass defenses. He did give up five passing touchdowns on 61 attempts in primary coverage and saw the completion percentage against him rise from 38.8 as a rookie to 54.1 last year. However, Dean closed out the Buccaneers' championship run in strong fashion, as he posted 16 tackles and three pass defenses in four playoff games. He may push Sean Murphy-Bunting for a starting role at cornerback, but even if he's a rotational player, Dean is capable of piling up IDP-worthy numbers.