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Buccaneers Establish Clear Defensive Identity With 2026 Draft Picks

It was always going to be a defensive draft for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs made seven draft picks in the first six rounds during the 2026 NFL Draft, and four of those players were defenders.

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3 overreactions from Tampa Bay’s 2026 draft: Bucs find their next great defender

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers addressed some major roster issues in the draft and may have found answers to right the ship quickly. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers just wrapped up what could be a very impactful 2026 draft on their future.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 25

Buccaneers Just Signed A Quarterback They Recently Met With

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are adding another quarterback in the room, and it's one they've had some conversation with prior to the NFL Draft. The Buccaneers signed Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

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The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / April 25

Grading Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft for the Bucs: Tampa Bay hits a home run right off the bat on Saturday

Tampa Bay got a steal off the bat on Saturday afternoon, and they went on to address some key needs with logical selections. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were one of the stories of the first round when they took Miami Hurricanes EDGE Rueben Bain, Jr.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move

Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft

Jermod McCoy hit with massive injury red flag days before NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge predictions about blockbuster Cowboys, Browns NFL Draft trade

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / April 25

Grading The Buccaneers’ 2026 Draft Class: Jason Licht’s masterclass puts the team back in playoff contention

Jason Licht pulled off one of his best drafts as Buccaneers GM and it could end up as the best ever if the guys he took with the last few picks work out.

NFL News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 25

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Land LSU TE Bauer Sharp With No. 185 Pick

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers needed a tight end in the 2026 NFL Draft, and they traded up in the draft to make sure they got him. The Bucs traded their No.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 25

Buccaneers Select Miami CB Keionte Scott With Pick No. 116

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have needed a cornerback to add to the room after the departure of Jamel Dean in free agency, and now, they have one in Keionte Scott.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 25

What the Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter Pick Means for Linebacker SirVocea Dennis

With the 46th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected linebacker Josiah Trotter out of Missouri. It's a pick that makes a ton of sense, as Trotter fits the mold of what head coach Todd Bowles looks for in his starting inside linebackers for his 3-4 defense: good run defense and the ability to blitz.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / April 25

Bucs Trade Down, Draft WR Ted Hurst In Round 3

The Bucs were on the clock in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft at pick No. 77… until they weren’t. Tampa Bay general manager Jason Licht swung a trade, sending pick No.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 23

Jets improve on major weakness with No. 2 overall pick Edge David Bailey

In a move of necessity, the New York Jets selected linebacker David Bailey with the second overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Jets Draft DE David Bailey At No. 2

2026 NFL Draft Results: Team By Team

Recent history does not paint promising picture for Cardinals and Jeremiyah Love

The 'NFL head coaches' quiz

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Tykee Smith News / PewterReport.com / April 23