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2024 Buccaneers Mock Draft Roundup 1.0

With the offseason in full swing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, mock draft season officially begins for football fanatics. Will the Bucs likely go offense or defense in April’s draft? Here is what analysts are saying

Jan 24, 2024 at 02:04 PM

Brianna Dix

Staff Writer/Reporter

The conclusion of the 2023 slate for the Tampa bay Buccaneers ushers in the annual mock draft craze. The 2024 NFL Draft is three months away and during that span, endless speculation from NFL pundits will monopolize the internet as to where players in the 2024 draft class could potentially land based on a myriad of factors. Guesses will begin to surface regarding which names Roger Goodell will read from the podium during the first round. See the full list of draft predictions for the Buccaneers below at pick 26:

NFL.com

Bucky Brooks, NFL.com (Jan. 22)

Pick: WR Keon Coleman, Florida State

Comments: Mike Evans' age (will turn 31 before next season) and impending free agency pushes WR1 to the top of the Buccaneers' needs list. Coleman is a pass-catching phenom with outstanding ball skills and leaping ability.

CBS Sports

Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (Jan. 24)

Pick: Edge Jared Verse, Florida State

Comments: The Buccaneers and head coach Todd Bowles need more youthful outside pass-rushing talent. Verse pieced together back-to-back awesome seasons at Florida State after transferring there before the 2022 season.

The Draft Network

Brentley Weissman, The Draft Network (Jan. 21)

Pick: CB Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo

Comments: Quinyon Mitchell is a high-upside corner with excellent foot quickness and fluidity. He had tremendous production last year and will be a riser throughout the draft process.

PFF

Trevor Sikkema, Pro Football Focus (Dec. 22)

Pick: Edge Laiatu Latu, UCLA

Comments: The Buccaneers' edge defender unit ranks 20th in sacks, 28th in pressures and 28th in pass-rush win percentage this season. Latu would quickly help change those figures.

Sports Illustrated

Luke Easterling, SI.com (Jan. 18)

Pick: Edge Bralen Trice, Washington

Comments: Tampa Bay will have needs all over the roster this offseason, so they've got to target value and pure talent here. Trice showed how dominant he can be during the College Football Playoff, and he'd be an ideal successor to veteran Shaquil Barrett.

Latest Headlines

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Todd Bowles & Jason Licht Call Third Round Draft Pick Tykee Smith

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Photos of RB Bucky Irving | Bucs Fourth Round Draft Pick

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Bucs Juice Edge Rush with Second-Round Pick Chris Braswell

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Bucs Expect High-Level Contributions from Third-Round Pick Tykee Smith

Georgia defensive back Tykee Smith, the first of two third-round picks made by the Bucs on Friday night, could compete immediaely for a job at nickel corner

Bucs Nab "Fluid" Route-Runner Jalen McMillan in Round Three

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Graham Barton Wants to Fit with the Bucs as a Person, Not Just a Player

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View Highlights of Tykee Smith | 2024 NFL Draft

Watch some of Georgia defensive back Tykee Smith's top plays from his college career.

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Chris Braswell Ready to Make Plays at Next Level | Press Conference

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Outside Linebacker Chris Braswell spoke to the media following being selected by the Bucs 57th overall in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. OLB Braswell discussed his pride in being a violent pass rusher, clocking over 20 mph on the field last season for the Crimson Tide and buying into the Bucs' culture.

Tykee Smith: 'Turnovers Get You Paid' | Press Conference

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive Back Tykee Smith spoke to the media following being selected by the Bucs 89th overall in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. DB Smith discussed being a tone-setter for a defense, what motivates him to succeed and his excitement to play & learn alongside S Antoine Winfield Jr.

Jalen McMillan on Playing Alongside Mike Evans | Press Conference

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan spoke to the media after being by the Bucs 92nd overall in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. WR McMillan discussed what he learned from his trip to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, joining former Washington Huskies who play for the Bucs and his excitement to get to work with QB Baker Mayfield & WR Mike Evans.

5 Things to Know About Bucs Second Round Pick Chris Braswell

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John Spytek on Immense Talent Across Bucs' Draft Class | Press Conference

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Assistant General Manager John Spytek spoke to the media following Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Spytek discussed what Alabama OLB Chris Braswell, Georgia DB Tykee Smith and Washington WR Jalen McMillan brings to the team.