The last time Carmen and I joined forces for a set of NFL Draft predictions, it was a six-round Buccaneers-only effort that also included a series of "challenges" between the two of us. That was fun and resulted in two very different-looking draft hauls for Tampa Bay.
Now the draft is just a week away so the two of us are going to go back to the basics. This will be our final combined mock draft before each of us does a full round on his or her own next week. This one is straight: Just the first round with no gimmicks, though trades are allowed if they can be fashioned in a realistic way. So, no need for any more preamble; let's get straight to the picks. This time, Carmen goes first which puts me in line to call the Buccaneers' pick at number 14…or perhaps a little sooner.
(The usual caveat: Though you are reading this on Buccaneers.com, none of this is meant to reflect the strategy or thinking of Jason Licht, Bruce Arians or any others involved in the Buccaneers' actual draft decision-making. These are Carmen and Scott's predictions.)
1. Cincinnati Bengals: QB Joe Burrow, LSU (Carmen Vitali)
I know there have been recent rumblings that Burrow to the Bengals isn't quite a done deal but I'm choosing not to listen to those now. We all know what happened last year with Kyler Murray.
2. Washington Redskins: EDGE Chase Young, Ohio State (Scott Smith)
I saw one mock draft last week that gave Washington CB Jeff Okudah here, noting that the Redskins' secondary is in bad shape while they have spent first-round picks on defensive linemen each of the last three years. I understand that logic but I also look at the last six drafts and see that an edge rusher is the first non-quarterback off the board in five of those years. If there's a top-notch pass-rusher available, that's what teams want.
3. Detroit Lions: CB Jeff Okudah, Ohio State (CV)
That works out just fine for the Lions, who are more than happy to take Okudah for their dilapidated secondary. In 5.0, I threw around the possibility of the Chargers trading up to this or the Giants' spot to grab Tua Tagovailoa (I did it without looking it up!) before the Dolphins had a chance. However, recently, and especially in the current climate where physicals are harder to obtain, I think teams are a little more weary of Tua and therefore are hesitant to utilize any extra draft capital for the quarterback when Oregon's Justin Herbert is there, despite the positive reports of Tua's hip and rehab.
4. New York Giants: LB Isaiah Simmons, Clemson (SS)
Just like the various mock drafts are now honing in almost exclusively on offensive tackles for the Buccaneers, the common wisdom for the Giants at the fourth pick seems to come down to Simmons or the first tackle off the board. Yes, I know Dave Gettleman's history, which would lead you to the big men, but the Giants need a lot of help on defense and Simmons can give them that all over the field.
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TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14, Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54, and Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 debut the Buccaneers' new uniform combinations. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14, Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54, and Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 debut the Buccaneers' new uniform combinations. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - The Buccaneers' new helmet for the 2020 season. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
5. Miami Dolphins: QB Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama (CV)
While I think there are still enough question marks about Tagovailoa to make teams weary about trading up for him, I think if he falls into the Dolphins' lap, they're still taking him. He is a dynamic passer with a heck of an arm and comes from a big-time program, no matter the history of the Alabama quarterback in the NFL. Tagovailoa has been Miami's guy for a while and now they finally get him.
6. Los Angeles Chargers: QB Justin Herbert, Oregon (SS)
The Chargers are an obvious candidate to trade up a little bit for their long-term replacement for Philip Rivers, but four the fourth time in a row in our simulations they haven't needed to. Problem is, can they be sure of that when the real chips are falling?
7. Carolina Panthers: DT Derrick Brown, Auburn (CV)
I think the Panthers would jump at the chance to draft Isaiah Simmons, especially with the retirement of Luke Kuechly, but since he's gone, they also need help on their defensive front. They poured a lot of resources into getting Teddy Bridgewater in free agency, so they'll have to use their draft capital wisely to address the plethora of other needs they have. Brown is the most bang for their buck with his projection as an immediate contributor at the next level, with NFL.com rating him as a 'Pro Bowl Caliber Player' already.
8. Arizona Cardinals: T Tristan Wirfs, Iowa (SS)
If the Giants don't start the tackle run, the Cardinals will. And now begins the hand-wringing, as there are at least four teams that could reasonably be targeting offensive tackles between here and the Buccaneers. Wirfs steps right at right tackle for the Cards.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars: T Jedrick Wills, Alabama (CV)
Right you are, Scott. Let the hand-wringing continue as Jacksonville takes another coveted tackle off the board. Realistically, there are any number of needs the Jags could address here but with both Brown and Simmons gone, they reasonably (I know, shocking) elect to move to address the other side of the ball to help protect the Tiger King of Florida Gardner Minshew.
10. [TRADE] Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Cleveland): T Mekhi Becton, Louisville
This is going to require a willing trade partner, but here I'm guessing Cleveland is willing to make the small move down to 14 if the Bucs pay a little extra. On the draft value chart, the difference between the 10th and 14th picks is 200 points, and the Bucs' third-round pick (#76) is worth 210. Perfect, but to sweeten the deal the Bucs also throw in next year's third-rounder. I would have been happy with either Becton or Andrew Thomas at the 14th pick but I didn't think either would make it there. If the Browns are dead-set on one of the tackles, though, this deal isn't going to happen.
11. New York Jets: OT Andrew Thomas, Georgia (CV)
Good thing the Bucs saw it worth it, because the last of the four goes off the board here. The Jets have a few offensive needs, most notably wide receiver, but it's a deep class at that position and they also need offensive line reinforcements. They get a guy to help protect Sam Darnold (from everything but mono) and can still get a viable wideout target in later rounds.
12. Las Vegas Raiders: WR CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma (SS)
The offensive tackles are falling differently in each of our mock draft versions but it pretty much always works out to the Raiders getting the first receiver off the board, which in this case is Oklahoma's Lamb, who's been described as the next DeAndre Hopkins.
13. San Francisco 49ers (from Indianapolis): WR Henry Ruggs III, Alabama (CV)
The 49ers follow suit and take a receiver, this time from Alabama… but maybe not the one you think. Ruggs had to split catches with Jerry Jeudy in college but his 4.27 40-yard dash time should allow him to break out all on his own at the next level. He's been rising up media pundit draft boards since Indy.
14. [TRADE] Cleveland Browns (from Tampa Bay): DT Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina (SS)
The Browns probably have a bigger need at safety but there's a very good chance they can get a good one in the second round. This seems a bit high for Xavier McKinney, Grant Delpit or Antoine Winfield, Jr. Carmen gave Kinlaw to the Browns at the 10th pick in Version 5.0, noting that the one-year deal for free agent Andrew Billings probably doesn't satisfy the need along the defensive front, particularly in the long term. That's sound logic, and if we agree then the Browns trading down and still getting Kinlaw was a good deal after all.
15. Denver Broncos: WR Jerry Jeudy, Alabama (CV)
The Broncos somehow seem to be all-in on Drew Lock so if they aren't going to get another quarterback… get him some weapons, I guess? Jeudy is still there after I had the Niners take Ruggs instead so the Broncos jump on him.
16. Atlanta Falcons: EDGE K'Lavon Chaisson, LSU (SS)
I'll admit that Florida CB C.J. Henderson, who Carmen mocked to the Falcons in 5.0, is very tempting here. That said, even with the addition of Dante Fowler, whose had exactly one double-digit sack season in the NFL, and the presence of Takk McKinley, whose had none, the Falcons still need help pressuring the quarterback. In the mock draft on the Falcons' own team site last week, Digital Managing Editor Matt Tabeek wrote that Dan Quinn told him he "wanted to add another pass rusher." Smokescreen? Maybe, but for now I'm buying it.
View the evolution of the Buccaneers' uniforms over time.
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 24: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drops back to throw the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Stadium on September 24, 1978 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 14-9. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 1: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to throw the ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 1,1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 31-16. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on September 30, 1979 in Chicago, Illinois. The Buccaneers won 17-30. (photo by Scott Cunningham/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 7: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to pass against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium on October 7, 1979 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Buccaneers lost 14-17. (photo by Scott Cunningham/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 12: Defensive end Lee Roy Selmon #63 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers leaps over the tackle against the Green Bay Packers at Tampa Stadium on October 12, 1980 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers tied 14-14 (OT). (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 9: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Stadium on November 9, 1980 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 21-24. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
MILWAUKEE, WI - NOVEMBER 30: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Green Bay Packers at Milwaukee County Stadium on November 30, 1980 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Buccaneers won 20-17. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
PONTIAC, MI - DECEMBER 14: Defensive end Lee Roy Selmon #63 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Detroit Lions at Pontiac Silverdome on December 14, 1980 in Pontiac, Michigan. The Buccaneers lost 14-27. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 22: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Green Bay Packers at Tampa Stadium on November 22, 1981 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 37-3. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 22: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Green Bay Packers at Tampa Stadium on November 22, 1981 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 37-3. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 7: Defensive end Lee Roy Selmon #63 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on October 7, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 35-31. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
SAN FRANSISCO, CA - OCTOBER 23: Safety John Lynch #47 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on October 23, 1994 in San Francisco, California. The Buccaneers lost 16-41. (photo by Allen Dean Steele/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 24: Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gets set against the Washington Redskins at Tampa Stadium on September 24, 1995 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 14-6. (photo by Marty Morrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TEMPE, AZ - OCTOBER 20: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Arizona Cardinals at Sun Devil Stadium on October 20, 1996 in Tempe, Arizona. The Buccaneers lost 9-13. (photo by Marty Morrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 27: Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Green Bay Packers at Tampa Stadium on October 27, 1996 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Buccaneers lost 7-13. (photo by Marty Morrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 3: Safety John Lynch #47 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gets set against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 3, 1996 in Chicago, Illinois. The Buccaneers lost 10-13. (photo by Marty Marrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 22: Safety John Lynch #47 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Chicago Bears at Tampa Stadium on December 22, 1996 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 34-19. (photo by Marty Morrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 28: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Arizona Cardinals at Houlihan's Stadium on September 28, 1997 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 19-18. (photo by Al Messerschmidt/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 12: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Detroit Lions at Houlihan's Stadium on October 12, 1997 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 9-27. (photo by AL Messerschmidt/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 29: Linebacker Shelton Quarles #53 and Cornerback Donnie Abraham #21 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 29, 1998 in Chicago, Illinois. The Buccaneers won 31-17. (photo by Robert Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 7: Defensive end Regan Upshaw #91 and Defensive Tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium on December 7, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 24-22. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 24: Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers attempts to make a tackle during a preseason game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium on August 24, 1998 in Oakland, California. The Buccaneers won 41-7. (photo by Robbie Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 4: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs onto the field prior to the game against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium on October 4, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 20-3. (photo by Robert Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 4: Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium on October 4, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 20-3. (photo by Robert Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 4: Linebacker Shelton Quarles #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers blocks against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium on October 4, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 20-3. (photo by Russ Phillips/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Linebacker Shelton Quarles #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Linebacker Shelton Quarles #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gets set against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by Eric Larson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 20: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 and Defensive end Regan Upshaw #91 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium on September 20, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-15. (photo by Robert Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 15: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Jacksonville Jaguars at ALLTEL Stadium on November 15, 1998 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 24-29. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 19: Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 and Cornerback Donnie Abraham #21 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Washington Redskins at Jack Kent Cooke Stadium on December 19, 1998 in Landover, Maryland. The Buccaneers lost 16-20. (photo by Robert Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 13: Safety John Lynch #47 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Raymond James Stadium on December 13, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 16-3. (photo by Robert Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 22: Linebacker Shelton Quarles #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Detroit Lions at Raymond James Stadium on November 22, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 25-28. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium on November 1, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-24. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 29: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 29, 1998 in Chicago, Illinois. The Buccaneers won 31-17. (photo by Robert Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
9/10/2000.- Tampa - Bucs CB Ronde Barber (20) celebrates his second quarter touchdown on a fumble recovery in the endzone.
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 1: Defensive Tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers blocks against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field on October 1, 2000 in Landover, Maryland. The Buccaneers lost 17-20. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 18: Linebacker Shelton Quarles #53 and teammates of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Cleveland Browns during a preseason game at Cleveland Brown Stadium on August 18, 2001 in Cleveland, Ohio. Buccaneers lost 6-7. (photo by Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 25: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sacks the Quarterback Drew Bledsoe #11 against the New England Patriots at Raymond James Stadium on August 25, 2001 in Tampa, Florida. Tampa Bay won 20-3. (photo by Chris Livingston/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 25: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates on the field against the New England Patriots at Raymond James Stadium on August 25, 2001 in Tampa, Florida. Tampa Bay won 20-3. (photo by Russ Phillips/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 7: Linebacker Shelton Quarles #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium on October 7, 2001 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 14-10. (photo by Andreas Asturias/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 7: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium on October 7, 2001 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 14-10. (photo by Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 21: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Raymond James Stadium on October 21, 2001 in Tampa. Florida. Buccaneers lost 10-17. (photo by Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
SAN DIEGO, CA - JANUARY 26: Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Oakland Raiders during the Super Bowl XXXVII at Qualcomm Stadium on January 26, 2003 in San Diego, California. The Buccaneers won 48-21. (Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
1/15/2000.- -.TAMPA.CAPTION INFO:.Washington Redskins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. on Saturday, January 15, 2000 NFC Divisional Playoff Game: Newton Tampa Bay Buc Safety John Lynch celebrates after the Redskins failed to convert a field goal in the final minutes of the game sealing the Bucs victory 14-13 over the Redskins.
KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 21: Linebacker Shelton Quarles #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers comes up with a loose ball against the Kansas City Chiefs on August 21, 1999 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Buccaneers won 17-7. (photo by Robert Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
SAN DIEGO, CA - JANUARY 26: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Oakland Raiders during the Super Bowl XXXVII at Qualcomm Stadium on January 26, 2003 in San Diego, California. The Buccaneers won 48-21. (Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 2: Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on November 2, 2003 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 14-17. (photo by Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 21: Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers huddles his teammates before a game against the San Diego Chargers at Raymond James Stadium on December 21, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 41-24. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
OCTOBER 18, 2009, TAMPA, FLORIDA: Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on October 18, 2009. The Buccaneers lost 28-21. Photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
JANUARY 3, 2010, TAMPA, FLORIDA: Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on January 3, 2010. The Buccaneers lost 20-10 . Photo by Jeff Griffith/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - AUGUST 10: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 and Cornerback Anthony Gaitor #26 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate an interception by David during the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on August 10, 2012 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Buccaneers won 20-7. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - AUGUST 10: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 and Cornerback Anthony Gaitor #26 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate an interception by David during the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on August 10, 2012 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Buccaneers won 20-7. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 24: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the preseason game against the New England Patriots at Raymond James Stadium on August 24, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 30-28. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 9: Wide Receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on September 9, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 16-10. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 9: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on September 9, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 16-10. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 23: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a tackle during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on September 23, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Buccaneers lost 16-10. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 23: Wide Receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a pass during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on September 23, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Buccaneers lost 16-10. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 30: Wide Receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Washington Redskins at Raymond James Stadium on September 30, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 24-22. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 11: Wide Receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the San Diego Chargers at Raymond James Stadium on November 11, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 34-24. (photo by Jeff Griffith/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 2: Wide Receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 2, 2012, in Denver, Colorado. The Buccaneers lost 31-23. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 11: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium on November 11, 2013, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 22-19. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 29: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Raymond James Stadium on August 29, 2015, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 31-7. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 20: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 20, 2015, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Buccaneers won 26-19. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 27: Defensive Tackle Gerald McCoy #93 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pressures the quarterback during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas. The Buccaneers lost 19-9. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 4: Defensive Tackle Gerald McCoy #93, Defensive End William Gholston #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on October 4, 2015, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 37-23. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 27: Defensive Tackle Gerald McCoy #93 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Raymond James Stadium on November 27, 2016, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 14-5. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Defensive Tackle Gerald McCoy #93 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on January 1, 2017, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 17-16. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - AUGUST 17: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on August 17, 2017, in Jacksonville, Florida. The Buccaneers won 12-8. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 15: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on October 15, 2017, in Glendale, Arizona. The Buccaneers lost 38-33. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #12 during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pittsburgh Steelers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Buccaneers lost 30-27. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 21, 2018 - Linebacker Lavonte David #54, Safety Isaiah Johnson #39 and Defensive End Jason Pierre-Paul #90 during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cleveland Browns at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Buccaneers won 26-23. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 28, 2018 - Linebacker Lavonte David #54 during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. The Buccaneers lost 37-34. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 11, 2018 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #12 during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Buccaneers lost 16-3. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 11, 2018 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #12 during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Buccaneers lost 16-3. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25, 2018 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Francisco 49ers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Buccaneers won 27-9. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 02, 2018 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #12 during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Buccaneers won 24-17. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 09, 2018 - Defensive End Jason Pierre-Paul #90, Linebacker Adarius Taylor #53, Linebacker Lavonte David #54, Guard/Center Ali Marpet #74, and Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Buccaneers lost 28-14. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 09, 2018 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Buccaneers lost 28-14. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 16, 2018 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. The Buccaneers lost 20-12. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 30, 2018 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Buccaneers lost 34-32. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 30, 2018 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Buccaneers lost 34-32. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 30, 2018 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #12 during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Buccaneers lost 34-32. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL. - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers lost the game, 31-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL. - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers lost the game, 31-17. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers lost the game 31-17. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 20-14. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 20-14. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 20-14. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 - Guard Ali Marpet #74, Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54, Running Back Dare Ogunbowale #44, Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13, and Defensive End Carl Nassib #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers lost the game, 32-31. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 - Quarterback Jameis Winston #3, Defensive End Carl Nassib #94, Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13, Running Back Dare Ogunbowale #44, Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54, and Guard Ali Marpet #74 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers lost the game, 32-31. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers lost the game, 32-31. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers lost the game, 32-31. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers lost the game, 32-31. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Buccaneers won the game, 55-40. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Buccaneers won the game, 55-40. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Buccaneers won the game, 55-40. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
17. Dallas Cowboys: EDGE Yetur Gross-Matos (CV)
And you're giving Chaisson to a division rival… AGAIN. When the Cowboys could have totally used him in all the way in the NFC East. Instead, the Cowboys go Gross-Matos, who is probably the next-best pass rusher and the Cowboys need it. They'll pair Gross-Matos with former Buccaneer Gerald McCoy, who Dallas now has on the interior of the defensive line after acquiring him in free agency on a two-year deal.
18. Miami Dolphins: T Josh Jones, Houston (SS)
The Dolphins could use a running back and it wouldn't hurt to grab one of the top receivers to pair with DeVante Parker, but they still have picks at 26 and 39 coming up. Before those luxuries, let's continue rebuilding an offensive line that was pretty bad last year.
19. Las Vegas Raiders (from Chicago): LB Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma (CV)
The Raiders already grabbed a receiver so now they go on to address another need they have in linebacker. Murray is probably the best off-ball backer in the draft and Las Vegas takes a gamble on him with their second pick in the first round.
20. Jacksonville Jaguars (from L.A. Rams): CB C.J. Henderson, Florida (SS)
Death, taxes, coronavirus baby boom jokes and me giving Henderson to the Jaguars. Some things you just can't avoid. I'm pleasantly surprised (as a surrogate Jaguar GM) to see Henderson make it this far, because I badly need some new talent at the position.
21. Philadelphia Eagles: WR Tee Higgins, Clemson (CV)
…and the Philadelphia Eagles also needing a receiver. Add that to things you just can't avoid.
22. Minnesota Vikings (from Buffalo): WR Justin Jefferson, LSU (SS)
As do the Vikings after shipping Stefon Diggs to Buffalo…for this pick, in fact, along with a couple others. Now, if the Vikings end up trading for Odell Beckham in the next week, I'd probably change this pick to a cornerback.
23. New England Patriots: QB Jordan Love, Utah State (CV)
Is it a little out of character for the Pats to take a quarterback in the first round? For about as far back as I can remember, they've had Tom Brady and haven't had to prioritize the position, so I'd say so. But 2020 is the upside down and nothing makes sense so the Pats get some QB competition for Jared Stidham.
24. New Orleans Saints: LB Patrick Queen, LSU (SS)
Demario Davis emerged as a star in the middle level of the Saints' defense last year but he needs a running mate and I'm not sold on Kiko Alonso or Alex Anzalone. Queen diagnosis plays quickly, plays fast and could turn out to be an excellent coverage linebacker and occasional blitzer.
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TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new, white and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new, white uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new, red and pewter uniform combination. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 in the Buccaneers' new alternate uniform. Photo by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
25. Minnesota Vikings: CB Kristian Fulton, LSU (CV)
The Vikings need another wide receiver to help replace Stefon Diggs but with a lot of the major players gone, they figure they can get another playmaker in the later rounds and elect to go secondary instead. Or maybe that rumor that they're trading for OBJ from Cleveland is true. Either way, arguably the second-best corner lands in Minnesota.
26. Miami Dolphins (from Houston): RB Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin (SS)
There seems to have been a bit of a shift in the perception of the top-ranked running back, which it looked Taylor had grabbed with his great Combine performance. D'Andre Swift might be the first back off the board in the end, but I'm sticking strong with Taylor, who I think is going to be a complete stud in the NFL.
27. Seattle Seahawks: EDGE Zack Baun, Wisconsin (CV)
Two Badgers in a row – this time it's edge rusher Zack Baun, who came out of high school as a quarterback don't you know? He's extremely impressive from a football IQ standpoint probably as a result of that background and I think Pete Carroll can't wait to add someone like that to his defense – which is in need of some pass rush help.
28. Baltimore Ravens: WR Laviska Shenault, Colorado (SS)
Go to school here Ravens. You thought you were about to land Baun, but Seattle killed that, and with Murray and Queen also off the board the plan of landing a linebacker has to be put on hold. Next Thursday, a trade up may be necessary. Instead I'll go back to what I projected two mock drafts ago and give this offense, already a total handful, yet another level of versatility.
29. Tennessee Titans: CB Jeff Gladney, TCU (CV)
Titans are in need of o-line help but I don't think they see the value here with the big four AND Josh Jones already gone. They go for the secondary, which could also use another shutdown corner and Gladney gladly leap frogs into the first round (get it? Because he was a Horned Frog at TCU?).
30. Green Bay Packers: WR Jalen Reagor, TCU (SS)
The Packers replaced Blake Martinez with Christian Kirksey and Bryan Bulaga with Rick Wagner, but I don't think the Devin Funchess addition adequately addresses the need for more talent around Davante Adams. Reagor is fast and capable of making big plays when Aaron Rodgers gets the ball into his hands quickly. So the Packers JUMP on the second TCU player in a row. Ugh, I'm sorry. Let's knock it off with the frog puns.
31. San Francisco 49ers: DT Ross Blacklock, TCU (CV)
Frog puns forever. Did I do this just to get another Horned Frog to jump in here? Maybe. But the Niners need to help replace DeForest Buckner, who they traded away to get their first pick in this round and Blacklock is easily the best DT on the board right now.
32. Kansas City Chiefs: RB D'Andre Swift (SS)
I'm not surprised when a lot of the picks in our top 10 end up being same from one version to the next, but this is the third straight time the last pi
