We’re just a couple of days away from finding out who the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will actually select in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, but that’s still plenty of time for a handful of new mock drafts to keep rolling in. The latest 2024 NFL mock draft from Rob Rang at Fox Sports has the Bucs making a surprising pick at No. 26 overall, opting for Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins over Duke offensive lineman Graham Barton and Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson. Here’s what Rang had to say about the pick: Tight against the cap, the Bucs traded quality starting cornerback Carlton Davis ..read more

At this point, Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans are used to seeing Penn State edge defender Chop Robinson slotted to them at the No. 26 pick in just about every 2024 NFL mock draft. What they’re not used to seeing is the Bucs being projected to pick Robinson over Florida State edge rusher Jared Verse, Duke offensive lineman Graham Barton, and Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson. But that’s what happens in the latest first-round projection from NFL.com’s Eric Edholm, who gave the following explanation for his selection: There’s some buzz that Robinson could go off the board sooner than th ..read more

At this point, we’ve all seen the usual suspects connected with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in just about every mock draft, but the latest first-round projection from CBS Sports has a name that Bucs fans have only dared to dream about. In this 2024 NFL mock draft, the Bucs steal Florida State edge defender Jared Verse at the No. 26 overall pick, landing one of this year’s top prospects at the position, and filling their biggest need on defense. Here’s with CBS Sports’ R.J. White had to say about the pick: Verse is not expected to be available this deep in the draft, although the betting market h ..read more

.@GamecockFB WR Xavier Legette had 13+ pre-draft visits! Among the most in-demand prospects heading into Thurs.#Texans #Steelers #KC #LAC #Bucs #Jags #Eagles #49ers #Lions #Ravens #Colts #GB #Broncos.@XavierLegette on @TheDraftNetwork, @SixStarPro.https://t.co/ZVmHkgrM14 — Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) April 23, 2024 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers already have one of the NFL’s best wide receiver tandems in Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, but that’s not stopping them from doing their due diligence on some of the top prospects in this year’s loaded draft class at the position. One of the hottest names in tha ..read more

At this point in the 2024 NFL draft process, we’re all used to seeing the same few names attached to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is just about every mock draft. But we all know that the draft is anything but predictable, especially for teams picking later in the first round. The Bucs obviously have some clear-cut needs on both sides of the ball heading into this year’s draft, so it makes sense that certain prospects continue to be projected for them at the No. 26 overall pick. There’s always the chance, though, that Tampa Bay could prioritize talent and value over positional need, and throw a cu ..read more

The 2024 NFL draft is just a few days away, and just like every other fan base, Tampa Bay Buccaneers supporters can’t wait to find out who will be the newest member of the team when the first round takes place Thursday night. ESPN Analytics has devised a tool that predicts the prospects who are most likely to be selected by each team in the first round, using a combination of their in-house mock drafts and rankings, along with each team’s biggest roster needs. According to their metrics, here are the top 20 most likely picks for the Bucs at the No. 26 overall selection in this year’s first rou ..read more

We’re just a few days away from the start of the 2024 NFL draft, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have an opportunity to add even more talent to a team that’s looking for a fourth straight NFC South title, as well as a fifth consecutive trip to the playoffs. Bucs general manager Jason Licht and his staff still have plenty of needs to fill on both sides of the ball, even after keeping all of their key free agents, and even adding some veteran depth in free agency this offseason. At the moment, here’s the full and updated list of Tampa Bay’s picks in this year’s draft: 1st Round (No. 26 overall) 2n ..read more

Only one time in NFL history has a team picked two Hall of Fame defenders in the first round of the same draft. It was 1995, the team was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. At the No. 12 overall pick, the Bucs landed Miami defensive lineman Warren Sapp. At the 28th overall selection, Tampa Bay stayed in-state once again with Florida State linebacker Derrick Brooks. Sapp and Brooks became two of the best players in NFL history at their respective positions, and helped change a losing culture in Tampa Bay, a transformation that culminated with the team’s first Super Bowl win back in 2002. On this day 2 ..read more

The 2024 NFL Draft is just days away. Boards are finalized and team strategies are falling into place. There is little left to do but wait for the clock to start. All of the storylines from this offseason will soon culminate, particularly for the teams needing a reset at quarterback and the prospects in their sights. Offense in general will take priority in the first round, dominating the top ten selections and pushing 20 players overall. Teams targeting defensive players will still need to work fast to get the players they want with fewer top talents available. Here is the Bucs Wire’s final ..read more

Heading into the 2024 NFL season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have the benefit of continuity at the game’s most important position, as their entire quarterback room from 2023 will be returning. Baker Mayfield signed a long-term contract extension just before free agency to return as the Bucs’ starter, while third-string veteran John Wolford is back on another one-year deal. Kyle Trask is heading into the final year of his rookie contract, and should be Mayfield’s backup again this season. Even so, the Bucs’ front office still did their usual due diligence on the quarterback class coming out ..read more