NFL Draft Day 3: Northwestern’s Danny Vitale to the Bucs

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Fullback Danny Vitale of Northwestern was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 197th pick in the 2016 NFL Draft (Adam Rossow/MEDILL)

By Chris Hayre and Adam Rossow

With the 197th pick of the NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Northwestern’s Danny Vitale. The All-Big Ten second team fullback helped the Wildcats reach the Outback Bowl. He was ranked as one of the top three fullback prospects in the draft.

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Photo at top: Fullback Danny Vitale of Northwestern was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 197th pick in the 2016 NFL Draft (Adam Rossow/MEDILL)