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The latest Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookies won’t have to run or throw in a parking with a single scout watching. They won’t have to wait eight rounds to have their names called either.

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Surprise First Round Pick For Buccaneers Actually Makes A Lot Of Sense

Many fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers feel as though they are stuck between a rock and a hard place in terms of their team's current draft position, with the Bucs slated to pick 15th overall in the first round.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 13

Buccaneers Hosting Intriguing QB Prospect For Top 30 Visit

Quarterback is the most important position in football, and arguably the most important position among all four major North American sports. As a result, it's always a good idea to do your due diligence on one even if you're already set.

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The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most INT's in a first NFL start' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL interceptions leaders' quiz

The 'Longest NFL receptions of 2025' 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.

NFL Draft intel: Carnell Tate's stock soaring, pass-rusher debate, more

Steelers eyeing small-school standout who could be a hidden gem

Steelers' potential 2026 NFL Draft plans contradict claims about QB Will Howard

Concerns surrounding Rueben Bain Jr. may work in Cowboys' favor

Jeremiyah Love hypes fellow Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price ahead of draft

Baker Mayfield News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 13

Bucs Owner Says It ‘Wouldn’t Hurt At All’ To Give Baker Mayfield Big Extension

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield is entering the final year of his contract in 2026 after having a successful first two years of his three-year, $100 million contract. Earlier this offseason, Jeff Howe reported Tampa Bay is open to extension talks with Mayfield.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / April 12

The Bucs Extension No One Is Talking About

The Bucs could be considering several contract extensions this offseason. All eyes are on Baker Mayfield as he enters the last year of his $100 million deal.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 12

Should Buccaneers Pick a Wide Reciever in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have plenty of needs in the NFL Draft, and most of them come on defense. It's widely assumed that two of Tampa Bay's biggest holes, edge rusher and linebacker, will be the biggest targets for the Bucs and general manager Jason Licht.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / April 11

Buccaneers Zeroing In on Two Positions as Clear First-Round Targets in 2026 Draft

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, one theme has clearly emerged around the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: they are .heavily linked to EDGE rushers and tight ends in the first round.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 11

Bruce Arians Gives Bold Bucs Take Regarding Mike Evans, Lavonte David

It was a rough offseason for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as far as franchise legends are concerned. The team lost two of them — wide receiver Mike Evans and linebacker Lavonte David.

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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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 10

Worst Case Scenario for Buccaneers in First Round of NFL Draft

The NFL Draft is no sure thing — usually, it's quite the opposite. Teams have a far greater chance of drafting a bust than they do a superstar, and they're far more likely to reach on a player than get a steal.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 10

NFL Insider Report Reveals Potential Buccaneers First Round Draft Targets

As is the case with all NFL teams right now, analysts, experts, and fans of their respective teams are trying their best to predict which positions those teams will address in the NFL Draft.

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The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 10

Buccaneers Officially Sign Three Players

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they officially signed CB Kemon Hall, CB Chase Lucas, and DL Haggai Ndubuisi on Friday. Hall, 28, wound up going undrafted out of North Texas back in April of 2019.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / April 10

Devin’s Buccaneers’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft 1.0

You know the drill. I’m drafting for the Buccaneers. If you’re here and don’t know what a mock draft is, that’s a you problem and you should probably fix that.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 10

Buccaneers Sign Veteran Corner With Special Teams Experience

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have continued to add to their special teams and cornerback rooms, signing veteran player Kemon Hall to a contract, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / April 3

NFL executives share gloomy outlook about Buccaneers' offseason

For a piece published on Friday, The Athletic's Mike Sando spoke with unnamed NFL executives who shared some gloomy outlooks regarding how the Buccaneers have changed since the end of the 2025 season.

Does Buccaneers ownership have any regrets about not doing more to hold onto 49ers' Mike Evans?

Buccaneers co-owner makes feelings on possible Baker Mayfield extension clear

Joel Glazer sends clear message to Buccaneers fans who wanted Todd Bowles fired

The '15+ TD-catches in a season' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / April 1

Bucs co-owner makes feelings on possible Mayfield extension clear

Buccaneers co-owner makes feelings on possible Baker Mayfield extension clear

Questions about Mayfield's short- and long-term futures will hover over the Buccaneers unless he signs a noteworthy extension at some point this spring or summer.

How Buccaneers think Baker Mayfield will take Mike Evans' departure 'personally'

Bucs GM shares honest update on Baker Mayfield's contract extension

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles opens up about departures of Mike Evans, Lavonte David

The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

Todd Bowles News / Yardbarker / April 1