Joe would love for the Bucs to pick up a defensive tackle at No. 19 who turns out to be as productive as Casey Hampton.

Joe has already heard many people suggest the Bucs are not in an enviable position in the draft picking at No. 19 in the first round. But as Rick Stroud of the St. Petersburg Times points out, recent history suggests otherwise.

In the past nine drafts Stroud documents, only two players selected at No. 19 have turned out to be stiffs.

•2008: Carolina T Jeff Otah, started at right tackle as a rookie.

•2007: Tennessee S Michael Griffin, seven interceptions last season, tied for second in the league.

•2006: San Diego CB Antonio Cromartie, named to the Pro Bowl in ’07.

•2005: St. Louis T Alex Barron, four-year starter.

•2004: Miami G Vernon Carey, five-year starter at left and right tackles.

•2003: Baltimore QB Kyle Boller, 42 career starts; spent ’08 on injured reserve.

•2002: Denver WR Ashley Lelie, bounced around to four teams.

•2001: Pittsburgh DT Casey Hampton, four Pro Bowls.

•2000: Seattle RB Shaun Alexander, three Pro Bowls, league MVP in ’05.

The only two dogs Joe sees in that list are Boller and Lelie. If this is a trend, Joe very much is looking forward to what lies ahead for the Bucs’ first round pick.