Phase Three of the offseason program has arrived. This portion, which closely mirrors in-season workouts, consists of up to 10 "organized team activity days," or OTAs and provides a first-look glance at installations. No live contact is permitted during OTAs, but teams can conduct offense-vs.-defense drills including 11-on-11, 9-on-7 and 7-on-7. This phase also concludes with a three-day minicamp, which is the only part of the program that is mandatory for veteran players. Throughout OTAs, several players will begin to emerge in various position groups. Here are five Buccaneers to observe on the grass at the AdventHealth Training Center:

Emeka Egbuka

OTAs will provide a comprehensive look at the first-round draft pick out of Ohio State. Emeka Egbuka made an impressive high-point catch down the sideline during Day One and will continue to progress. He will be vying for the third spot on the depth chart behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin by making splash plays throughout the offseason workout program. Teammate Jalen McMillan cited that Egbuka has already learned "half the playbook," and his understanding of the system was on display on Tuesday. Egbuka has the versatility to play all three spots and possesses stellar ball-tracking ability. He influences coverage with tempo/footwork and commands the catch point. Egbuka made a habit of setting up defenders at the collegiate level with subtleties at the break point and he finished his career for the Buckeyes with the most receptions (205) in Ohio State history.

SirVocea Dennis

SirVocea Dennis posted an interception on Day One during the team period, jumping a route over the middle of the field. Last season, the Bucs placed Dennis on injured reserve in October after he aggravated a shoulder injury in the team's Week Four contest with the Philadelphia Eagles. The injury required surgery, sidelining Dennis for the season. He played in the Bucs' first four games and split snaps with K.J. Britt opposite Lavonte David. Dennis made an impact on third-down with his coverage prowess, strengthening the middle of Tampa Bay's defense. The instinctual, rangy player gets from point A to B in a flash and plays with discipline from zone. He is adept at dropping in space and plays with solid instincts. After accumulating a takeaway on Day One, Dennis is off to a productive start. Dennis is competing with Anthony Walker Jr. for starting duties opposite David and competition has already cultivated success for No. 8.

Jacob Parrish

With injuries to both Zyon McCollum and Jamel Dean during the 2024 campaign, the Bucs loaded up at corner in the draft with second-round pick Benjamin Morrison and third-round acquisition Jacob Parrish. Parrish drew praise during rookie minicamp for his multi-interception debut and the NFL newcomer has continued to make strides during OTAs. The Kansas State prospect has the ability to play outside as well as in the slot. Parrish plays with elite hip fluidity, speed and efficient change-of-direction skills. He can mirror receivers at the top of routes and is always searching for the ball. Following the 2024 season, Todd Bowles was vocal on his desire for an infusion of "ball-hawks" and Parrish has turned heads during practices.

Nick Jackson

Nick Jackson participated in the Bucs' rookie minicamp on a tryout contract and stood out enough to earn a spot on the club's 90-man offseason roster. Jackson played four seasons at Virginia before finishing his collegiate tenure with a two-year stint at Iowa, overall appearing in an astonishing 73 games. During his college run, he tallied a jaw-dropping 555 tackles, 17.0 sacks, 33 tackles for loss, one interception, 19 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. Jackson is now one of two off-ball linebackers that the Bucs have signed as rookie free agents after the team did not address the position in the draft. He joins the rotation of David, Walker Jr, and Dennis, playing with impressive awareness in coverage and sensational capability versus tight ends in man. Jackson is effective at setting the edge against the run and has steal-potential for Tampa Bay.

David Walker

Fourth-round pick David Walker made his presence felt during rookie minicamp, imposing his will in the trenches. Much like he did at the Senior Bowl, Walker quickly bypassed offensive linemen for would-be sacks. Throughout his collegiate career at both Southern Arkansas and Central Arkansas, David became a productive force. The three-time Consensus All-American posted 82.5 tackles for loss and 39 sacks over the previous four seasons at both programs and jumped off the tape. With rare burst off the ball and a rush repertoire that features both power and speed, Walker has a high upside with violent hands. Walker will compete with Haason Reddick, Anthony Nelson and Jose Ramirez for snaps opposite Yaya Diaby but Todd Bowles will certainly dial up creative pressure packages to maximize the loaded room.