Post Senior Bowl Buccaneers Mock Draft

The Super Bowl matchup is set. We now know who will be playing for a championship and it just so happens that it’s two teams that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers played this year. One they beat and one they let the game slip away with simple mistakes.

While in some ways the Buccaneers feel lightyears away from winning a Super Bowl after missing the playoffs, in other ways they feel very close. The roster just needs a few additions and it feels like they could be next year’s Seattle Seahawks (who missed the playoffs last year and are now conference champions). 

Obviously free agency will be a part of that. However, I am more focused on the NFL draft as we look back on Senior Bowl week. Jason Licht has drafted a player from the Senior Bowl every year that he’s been general manager and he hasn’t waited until the late rounds to do it.

With that in mind, here is my post Senior Bowl Buccaneers mock draft.

15) Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M

The Bucs are looking to add pass rush help in this coming draft and there won’t be many better than Howell. The Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Year; Howell recorded 11.5 sacks and 14.0 tackles for loss last year. This is a player that makes a living by getting into the backfield and making splash plays. 

Howell brings great burst and bend as a natural speed rusher. However, he also has counters to his speed where he can stunt inside or get a tackle off balance and drive him into the quarterback with surprising power. People will say that his arms are short, but he knows how to use them and make life difficult for offensive tackles. 

While Howell isn’t a great run defender, there are other aspects of his game that bring value outside of his pass rush. A true outside linebacker, Howell is not only comfortable in coverage, but actually good relative to others at his position. He is also someone who has a natural feel for getting his hands into passing lanes having knocked away 13 passes over the last two seasons.

46) Jacob Rodriguez, Linebacker, Texas Tech

Even if the Bucs make a big signing at linebacker in free agency, they really need two new starters going into 2026. After a very strong week at the Senior Bowl, I believe Rodriguez will be one of those newcomers. This might be early compared to where you can find him in mock drafts, but we know that general manager Jason Licht isn’t afraid to go get his guy.

There was no one more productive in 2025 than Rodriguez. He had 128 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss, 4 interceptions and 7 forced fumbles last year. All of this led him to be a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. 

There is some fear that Rodriguez is not big enough or not fast enough and that makes many feel like he will go later in the draft than this. However, his speed was on full display at the Senior Bowl and after measuring in at 6 ‘1 and 233 lbs I think teams will be comfortable with his physical profile.

Afterall, being 233 lbs never stopped Lavonte David.

77) Domonique Orange, Defensive Line, Iowa State

With Logan Hall very likely on his way out in free agency, the Bucs will need a replacement starter on the defensive line. And while I liked the flashes we saw last year from rookie Elijah Roberts, I just don’t know that he has the size or physicality to be a good enough run defender. Don’t be surprised if the Bucs target this position relatively early in the NFL draft.

With a nickname like “Big Citrus” it only makes sense that this guy be Florida bound. At 6 ‘4 and 325 lbs, Orange was built to throw would be blockers around. He might be a nose tackle in a 4-3 defense, but I think he can also be great as a defensive end in the Bucs 3-4 system. 

Orange is a run defender first and foremost. He’s so powerful at the point of attack and will undoubtedly control his gap. He also explodes out of his stance and shocks opponents with his violent hands. He might never be a great pass rusher, but guys who are this strong and this explosive usually have some pass rush upside to work with. 

116) Oscar Delp, Tight End, Georgia

Some players are more productive in the NFL than they were at the college level. Whether it be due to scheme or talent around them or whatever reason, so just seem to get better as professionals. I believe that Delp will be one of those players. 

Despite never having reached 300 receiving yards in a season, I believe that Delp has the athletic tools to be a good pass catcher in the NFL. At 6 ‘5 and 245 lbs, he bring good size and mobility. It reminds me of George Kittle when he played at Iowa, both in terms of physical profile and production.

If nothing else, Delp is a good blocker. He’s been an important part of Georgia’s running game and has helped the Bulldogs win at the highest level. This is an athletic, gritty dude who will do what it takes to help the team win.

153) Matt Gulbin, Interior Offensive Line, Michigan State

The Depth of the Buccaneers offensive line was tested in a big way last season. Some parts looked good and others did not. Specifically, the depth of the Bucs interior offensive line was a big problem when called upon.

Improving that will be a priority in this draft and I think Gulbin is the man to do it. He has three years of starting experience at Michigan State. During that time, he played one full year at each of the interior positions which makes him a dream depth piece in terms of versatility. 

Gulbin hangs his hat on his pass blocking. He’s aware of stunts and blitzes and he always keeps his hands ready to fire. Athletically, he’s plenty good enough to play at the next level with good mobility and adequate power.

193) Adam Randall, Running Back, Clemson

The Clemson Tigers were the biggest let down in college football last season. They entered the year with national championship hopes and future draft picks all over the roster. Things didn’t work out for them, but there is clearly talent to be found here.

One of those players is Randall. At 6 ‘2 and 230 lbs, he’s the power back complement that the Bucs need for starter Bucky Irving. Randall can get you the tough, physical yards that Irving just can’t. 

Randall also gives you something in the passing game. Before last year he spent his first three seasons at Clemson playing wide receiver. In terms of hands and route running, you get a lot more here than the typical running back. 

229) Cole Brevard, Nose Tackle, Texas

This is one of my favorite diamond in the rough picks. Brevard was a force at Purdue before transferring to Texas to be a part of their defensive line rotation. His role went down in 2025, but this looks like an NFL player.

In terms of blocks, Brevard devours them. At 6 ‘3 and 346, pushing this guy is like trying to push a tree trunk. He just plants roots and watches you struggle.

With someone like Brevard it can hopefully help star nose tackle Vita Vea fresh. This could potentially even be a long term replacement for Vea. Brevard reminds me of when I watched DJ Reader coming out of Clemson before he was drafted in the 5th round; a run stuffer who isn’t flashy and for some reason just isn’t getting the recognition that he deserves.