Racking up strong numbers.

Could the Bucs have a future shutdown corner growing in their garden?

Well, if you believe what the PFF tribe pumps out regularly, then maybe the Bucs do.

Zyon McCollum is in his third year in the NFL. This is his first season as a full-time starter and he’s had some games and made some plays that got Bucs fans’ attention for strong play.

And apparently, for nearly half the season, McCollum has played better than strong. Damn near dominant.

Here is what the PFF tribe dug up on McCollum through nine games: It seems McCollum has had four games this year where he has allowed less than 10 yards receiving to targets in his coverage sphere.

Now that’s not too shabby. And the PFF tribe may be onto something. Per Pro-Football-Reference.com, McCollum leads the Bucs with 10 passes defensed. That’s twice as much as the No. 2 Bucs defender in passes defensed, Tykee Smith.

The way McCollum has played in his first season as a starter, maybe he might become that coveted shutdown corner.

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