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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.

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Grading Day 3 of the Bucs’ 2026 Draft: Tampa Bay lands yet another steal, but also takes a massive gamble on the last day

The Buccaneers rocked the first three rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft and came into Day 3 looking to do more damage. Their final grades tell the full story of how it all eventually went down.

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

Grading the pick: Buccaneers’ first Day 3 selection paves the way toward an all-out battle for a key starting job

The Buccaneers had a huge question mark surrounding the cornerback room heading into the draft and Keionte Scott can provide an answer at nickel. His addition also creates a battle for the starting job opposite Zyon McCollum.

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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 / 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.

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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 / 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.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / April 24

Buccaneers Select Josiah Trotter, LB With the 46th Pick In The 2026 NFL Draft

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected Missouri linebacker Josiah Trotter with the 46th pick on the 2026 NFL draft. HT: 6’2 WT: 238 lbs First-team All-SEC (2025) Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year (2024) Run Defense: His defining trait — consistently shuts down rushing lanes before they can fully develop.

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.

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.

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.

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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

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.