- Associated Press
The Buccaneers are confident they addressed needs at five positions in the NFL draft
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t afraid to rely on young, inexperienced players to help them stay on top of the NFC South. “But when they’re the right kind of kid and going to go about it the right way and you can trust them,” Spytek added, “then I don’t really have any worries about it.” The three-time defending division champions drafted running back Rachaad White and tight end Cade Otton two years ago.
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Tampa Bay Draft Picks
Graham
Barton
1
Rnd
26
Pk
OL
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 12
- School: Duke
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 313
Expert Commentary
Barton is a stud offensive lineman who can play all five positions up front. He was announced as a center, so he may wind up on the interior after playing left tackle at Duke, but he’s well-equipped for the move. He’s the most versatile lineman in the draft and the Buccaneers may have just gotten a steal.
Chris
Braswell
2
Rnd
25
Pk
LB
Position
- Draft Grade: C+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 67
- School: Alabama
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 251
Expert Commentary
Braswell is a solid, if unspectacular edge rusher. He’s got some burst up the field, but projects more as a tertiary rushing option rather than a lead dog. Still, a nice player to have on your roster even if he’s not a star.
Tykee
Smith
3
Rnd
25
Pk
DB
Position
- Draft Grade: B
- School: Georgia
- Height: 5' 10"
- Weight: 202
Expert Commentary
Safety depth here is a solid pull for the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay has a solid third safety or depth safety to pair with Antoine Winfield Jr. for the long term.
Jalen
McMillan
3
Rnd
28
Pk
WR
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 57
- School: Washington
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 197
Expert Commentary
The third Washington wide receiver is off the board, giving the Huskies six offensive players drafted from their national runner-up team. McMillan is a strong get for the Buccaneers and should compete for starting 11 personnel reps off the bat.
Bucky
Irving
4
Rnd
25
Pk
RB
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 87
- School: Oregon
- Height: 5' 9"
- Weight: 192
Elijah
Klein
6
Rnd
44
Pk
OG
Position
- School: UTEP
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 319
Devin
Culp
7
Rnd
26
Pk
TE
Position
- School: Washington
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 231
NFC South Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | |
| 2 | 15 | 0 | .118 |
- y
- - Clinched Division
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