The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed seventh-round running back Michael Smith and seventh-round tight end Drake Dunsmore to four-year contracts. As a senior at Utah State, Smith rushed for 870 yards and nine touchdowns last season in a backup role. A versatile player capable of lining up at fullback, H-back or tight end, Dunsmore caught 143 passes for 1,567 yards and 14 touchdowns at Northwestern. The Buccaneers now have five remaining unsigned draft picks.
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