Since there’s a chance the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could lose cornerback Brent Grimes in free agency if the Bucs don’t work out a new deal with him soon, that means the franchise will need to kick off their search to find solid cornerback to serve as his official replacement. If the Glazers and general manager Jason Licht opt to pursue a corner through free agency as opposed to the draft then Indianapolis Colts’ Rashann Melvin is someone that could provide a much-needed boost to the team’s struggling cornerback corps.

Melvin, who was previously a Buc, had a career year in 2017. He finished the season with three interceptions in 10 games last year and has proven that he can be a valuable asset on special teams as well. Though he suffered a season-ending hand injury, he was excellent in coverage for the Colts and has proven that he would be a good fit for Tampa Bay no doubt.

Overall, the 6-foot-2 corner was a strong cover man, did a great job of showcasing his good coverage and ball skills and since he’s expected to become a free agent in March just like Grimes, Melvin is definitely a playmaker the Bucs should at least consider moving forward throughout the next few months as they look to upgrade their depth on the roster.