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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could go a variety of different ways in the 2025 NFL Draft. With so many players from the 2024 class becoming meaningful starters it gives Jason Licht and his staff a lot of momentum heading into the draft. The team rallied in the back half of the season to win the division but couldn't put together a playoff run.
After the chaos of free agency, what could the team do in the NFL Draft to make things solidified for their team to take the next step?
The easiest way to add pieces to the roster is through the NFL Draft. Jason Licht hit several home runs for the Bucs in the 2024 draft class. Can he repeat that performance? Here is our best attempt.
Trade details: Bucs send the 19th overall pick to the Washington Commanders for the 29th overall, 128th overall, and 205th overall picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, as well as a 3rd round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
This is not a position we see utilized by the Bucs in mock drafts very often, especially in round one. In this scenario, though, with the trade back and picks gathered, the Bucs could take a different route. Cade Otton is entering the final year of his rookie deal with the team, and outside of a strong three-week performance in 2024, Otton has not made the plays the team would like out of the tight end position. Colston Loveland would be a welcome addition to both their skill players as well as a blocker on the edge. His dual-threat ability at the position is rare for college prospects, but Loveland fits the bill.
Shavon Revel is a big, physical cornerback who is not afraid to get involved in the run game, as well as thriving in man coverage. While the Bucs have some young pieces, they are building the secondary up with no one having the skillset of Revel. If he had not torn his ACL this past year, he would be a first-round pick, so this makes him an extreme value for the Bucs.
The Bucs were able to bring back Lavonte David, which was huge for them, but they have to keep building depth at linebacker. Chris Braswell was a second-round pick in 2024 but didn't play much, the departure of K.J. Britt should free up some work for him and potentially Chris Paul Jr. They need depth at the position, as well as preparing for David to leave the Bucs after next season.
Ahmed Hassanein has one of the more unique stories in the NFL Draft, coming from Egpyt and making his way to Boise State. Playing for the Broncos, he has shown to be on an uptick in terms of his development,t and after the scouting combine, people are starting to get more excited about his prospects. He would be a fun developmental piece to play along an edge group that saw them sign veterans such as Haason Reddick this past week.
The Bucs could be moving on from Rachaad White at some point this offseason, so they will need someone to play the dual-threat out of the backfield. Brashard Smith is a wide receiver turned running back who demonstrates good vision as well as strong hands is something the Bucs offense could find useful.
The Bucs re-signed Kyle Trask last week in a move that makes sense, but they need more depth at the position. Teams like the Vikings have shown that they have success keeping three to four quarterbacks on the roster, and drafting someone with Quinn Ewers' potential could be a fun stash. His big arm, paired with his experience in big game situations, would make him a fun backup for Baker Mayfield, who plays like he has something to prove when staring down a linebacker in the open field.
The Bucs lost Robert Hainsey in free agency, so they need a reliable backup for Graham Barton in case of injury. Jake Majors is a reliable option behind Barton, and he, of course, wouldn't be asked to play right away so he could develop behind Barton and others on the offensive line.
We round out this mock draft with another player to add to the depth at the edge position. Diggs is athletic and has the size that the team could turn into something over time while serving on pass-rush situations to get experience in the meantime.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: The Bucs load up after first round trade back nets them extra picks
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After the chaos of free agency, what could the team do in the NFL Draft to make things solidified for their team to take the next step?
The easiest way to add pieces to the roster is through the NFL Draft. Jason Licht hit several home runs for the Bucs in the 2024 draft class. Can he repeat that performance? Here is our best attempt.
Round 1, Pick 29: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Trade details: Bucs send the 19th overall pick to the Washington Commanders for the 29th overall, 128th overall, and 205th overall picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, as well as a 3rd round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
This is not a position we see utilized by the Bucs in mock drafts very often, especially in round one. In this scenario, though, with the trade back and picks gathered, the Bucs could take a different route. Cade Otton is entering the final year of his rookie deal with the team, and outside of a strong three-week performance in 2024, Otton has not made the plays the team would like out of the tight end position. Colston Loveland would be a welcome addition to both their skill players as well as a blocker on the edge. His dual-threat ability at the position is rare for college prospects, but Loveland fits the bill.
Round 2, Pick 53: Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina
Shavon Revel is a big, physical cornerback who is not afraid to get involved in the run game, as well as thriving in man coverage. While the Bucs have some young pieces, they are building the secondary up with no one having the skillset of Revel. If he had not torn his ACL this past year, he would be a first-round pick, so this makes him an extreme value for the Bucs.
Round 3, Pick 84: Chris Paul Jr., LB, Ole Miss
The Bucs were able to bring back Lavonte David, which was huge for them, but they have to keep building depth at linebacker. Chris Braswell was a second-round pick in 2024 but didn't play much, the departure of K.J. Britt should free up some work for him and potentially Chris Paul Jr. They need depth at the position, as well as preparing for David to leave the Bucs after next season.
Round 4, Pick 121: Ahmed Hassanein, Edge, Boise State
Ahmed Hassanein has one of the more unique stories in the NFL Draft, coming from Egpyt and making his way to Boise State. Playing for the Broncos, he has shown to be on an uptick in terms of his development,t and after the scouting combine, people are starting to get more excited about his prospects. He would be a fun developmental piece to play along an edge group that saw them sign veterans such as Haason Reddick this past week.
Round 4, Pick 128: Brashard Smith, RB/WR, SMU
The Bucs could be moving on from Rachaad White at some point this offseason, so they will need someone to play the dual-threat out of the backfield. Brashard Smith is a wide receiver turned running back who demonstrates good vision as well as strong hands is something the Bucs offense could find useful.
Round 5, Pick 157: Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
The Bucs re-signed Kyle Trask last week in a move that makes sense, but they need more depth at the position. Teams like the Vikings have shown that they have success keeping three to four quarterbacks on the roster, and drafting someone with Quinn Ewers' potential could be a fun stash. His big arm, paired with his experience in big game situations, would make him a fun backup for Baker Mayfield, who plays like he has something to prove when staring down a linebacker in the open field.
Round 6, Pick 205: Jake Majors, C, Texas
The Bucs lost Robert Hainsey in free agency, so they need a reliable backup for Graham Barton in case of injury. Jake Majors is a reliable option behind Barton, and he, of course, wouldn't be asked to play right away so he could develop behind Barton and others on the offensive line.
Round 7, Pick 235: Fadil Diggs, Edge, Syracuse
We round out this mock draft with another player to add to the depth at the edge position. Diggs is athletic and has the size that the team could turn into something over time while serving on pass-rush situations to get experience in the meantime.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: The Bucs load up after first round trade back nets them extra picks
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