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Linebacker Cassanova McKinzy takes part in the Tiger Walk before Auburn's game against Jacksonville State on Sept. 12, 2015, at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala.

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As an undrafted rookie, Cassanova McKinzy needs to stand out during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' training camp to make the team.

As a linebacker, he knows what that means.

"I'm just trying to bring the physicality to the team and the defense," McKinzy said. "That's the type of player I am. I like the physical part of the game."

The former Auburn standout has made that apparent just a few days into the Buccaneers' training camp.

Video: Wow, Bucs rookie LB Cassanova McKinzy hits Austin Seferian-Jenkins after throw. pic.twitter.com/awYx0XT7MW — Greg Auman (@gregauman) July 30, 2016

Video: Bucs' Cassanova McKinzy starting full contact work a day early again, here against Evan Spencer. pic.twitter.com/Yr4Px1PMTe — Greg Auman (@gregauman) July 30, 2016

"Some players are, like, great players in shorts," McKinzy told reporters gathered around him on the field after practice. "When you're in shorts, it's all about just making the right fits and just being in an athletic position and just doing your responsibilities. But you get those pads on, you've got them on for a reason."

Tampa Bay has Pro Bowler Lavonte David at weakside linebacker and former Oxford High School standout Kwon Alexander at middle linebacker. The Bucs signed 12-year veteran Daryl Smith in the offseason to take over the strongside spot.

Tampa Bay has McKinzy working behind Smith after the former Woodlawn High School star played several spots for Auburn.

"I like being the Sam linebacker," McKinzy said, "being able to mess with, I mean, tolerate the tight end and just the physical part of setting the edge. ... In college, I did it all, so it's just me having to learn right now."

The Buccaneers start their four-game preseason schedule on Aug. 11, when they visit the Philadelphia Eagles.