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Grading Buccaneers' Third Round Pick of Georgia State's Ted Hurst

Through the first two rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have already made improvements to key positions on the defensive side of the ball with their selections of Miami EDGE Rueben Bain Jr.

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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.

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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

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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 / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 24

NFL Hall of Famer Thinks Buccaneers and Rueben Bain Are Perfect Fit

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers landed what could be a steal in the NFL Draft at the No. 15 pick, selecting Miami Hurricanes edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. Bain

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / EasySportz / April 24

Buccaneers Land Massive Steal At No. 15

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have just pulled off one of the best value picks in the entire draft. At No. 15, they selected Miami edge rusher Reuben Bain Jr.—a player many believed wouldn’t even make it out of the top 10.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 24

Five Targets for the Buccaneers in Round 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft

The Buccaneers nailed their first-round selection with Rueben Bain Jr. in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft. However, there are still plenty of needs to be addressed going forward into future rounds of the draft, and Tampa Bay will have some great options available to address them.

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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

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

Tykee Smith News / PewterReport.com / April 23

Bucs S Tykee Smith Wants To Play Faster In 2026

During a recent media availability, Bucs safety Tykee Smith talked about what his goals are going into year three with Tampa Bay. And he made it clear that he wants to play faster in space.

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

The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 22

NFC Notes: Bryce Young, Graham Barton, Draft Visits, Buccaneers, Panthers

The Buccaneers lost two of their veteran leaders this offseason after LB Lavonte David retired and WR Mike Evans signed with the 49ers. Tampa Bay C Graham Barton said it’s on them to adjust and move on as a team. “In the NFL, the only thing that’s consistent is change, right?” Barton said, via Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / April 22

Buccaneers Interested In Trading Down

After sputtering to an 8-9 record and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2019 last season, the Buccaneers are entering this year’s draft with just seven picks.

Calijah Kancey News / PewterReport.com / April 21

Bucs DT Calijah Kancey Has One Very Important Goal In 2026

Bucs defensive tackle Calijah Kancey has been a force to reckoned with during his three-year career in Tampa Bay. The problem is, that force hasn’t been available nearly half the time he’s been on the roster.

Alex Anzalone News / Pro Football Rumors / April 20

LB Alex Anzalone Turned Down Better Offers To Sign With Bucs

After five years in Detroit, linebacker Alex Anzalone left the Lions this offseason and took a two-year, $17MM deal with the Buccaneers. He could have earned more elsewhere, but his existing connection to Tampa Bay made it an easy decision.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / April 16