The Buccaneers have four of their seven 2021 draft picks under contract after fourth-round wide receiver Jaelon Darden signed his first NFL deal on Thursday

As they prepare to conduct rookie mini-camp, the Buccaneers have signed three of those rookies to their first NFL contracts, with 2021 Draft picks K.J. Britt, Chris Wilcox and Grant Stuard all inking deals

Now that the real thing has come and gone, how do analysts think the Bucs fared with their 2021 draft class?

New league rules allowed Joe Tryon to make a groundbreaking jersey number choice, and several other 2021 draftees could quickly become the most prominent Bucs in their respective jerseys

The Bucs had the luxury of targeting "wants" rather than "needs" in this year's draft and ended up with a seven-man class boasting a lot of speed, a chance to help immediately on special teams and a group of men with passion for the game

Tampa Bay has the luxury of taking its time with first-round pick Joe Tryon, but the 2021 first-round pick has speed, fluid movements and a high motor and could make his mark on the Bucs' defense early

The Buccaneers appreciated the journey Florida QB Kyle Trask took to the 2021 NFL Draft and thought he was a perfect fit for their system and their culture, making him the final pick of the second round

Tampa Bay bestowed the "Mr. Irrelevant" title on the linebacker out of Houston.

Tampa Bay drafted the BYU corner with their first pick of the seventh round.

The Bucs addressed a clear depth need at inside linebacker in the fifth round Saturday by selecting Auburn's K.J. Britt, a tough, physical and smart defender who can support Lavonte David, Devin White and Kevin Minter

Tampa Bay used its fifth-round pick to go back to defense and select linebacker K.J. Britt out of Auburn.

The Senior Bowl announced the 2024 Hall of Fame class and rookie awards. Bucs' outside linebacker Yaya Diaby earned co-defensive rookie of the year honors

When and where have the Buccaneers found the most success with their seventh-round picks throughout franchise history? 

With a run on edge rushers developing before their pick, the Buccaneers flip to the other side of the trenches and land a potential Day One starter for the offensive line

QB Baker Mayfield, WR Mike Evans, LB Lavonte David, S Antoine Winfield Jr. & more need contracts to keep the core of the team intact. Watch as GM Jason Licht sets up "one of the best free agency hauls ever." In the Current is back for a historic 2024 season.

William Gholston, who has played in more games than any other defensive lineman in franchise history, signed a third straight one-year deal with the Buccaneers on Monday

On Monday, the Buccaneers added German offensive lineman Lorenz Metz, who starred at the University of Cincinnati after first being introduced to American football at the age of 18

Running back Rachaad White reflects on growth in 2023 and excitement for retooled run game under the tutelage of Liam Coen

Mock draft season is in full swing. Here is a compilation of predictions for the Buccaneers in the first round

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Running Back Rachaad White spoke to the media at the beginning of the Bucs' 2024 Offseason Program. RB White discussed continuing to expand his game under OC Liam Coen, the art of making people miss in open space and building off a strong finish in 2023.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey spoke to the media at the beginning of the 2024 Bucs' Offseason Program. DL Kancey discussed diving into film to pinpoint where he can improve, the benefits of learning under NT Vita Vea and his bond with OLB Yaya Diaby.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cornerback Zyon McCollum spoke to the media at the beginning of the Bucs' 2024 Offseason Program. CB McCollum discussed his drive to become a playmaker, how his confidence has grown each year and how nothing is given to you in this league; you have to earn it.

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A rundown of the Buccaneers' 2024 offseason schedule, outlining Phase 1

The Buccaneers are still scouting this year's quarterback draft class despite locking in Baker Mayfield as their starter long-term, and they also could pay more attention to prospects with return skills

General Manager Jason Licht addressed a variety of questions during his pre-draft press conference and discussed adding depth at running back to fortify the room for 2024

Jason Licht and team focuses on keeping the core of QB Baker Mayfield, WR Mike Evans and more in Tampa Bay. Catch the first episode of In the Current 2024 on April 16 at 7 p.m.

GM Jason Licht would prefer to make as many picks as possible in the 2024 draft, but if a trade in the first round emerges as a possible strategy, the Bucs will have a pre-formed plan to handle multiple scenarios

During his pre-draft press conference on Thursday, General Manager Jason Licht discussed the team's greatest needs as the spectacle approaches

Prospects rise and fall following the offseason frenzy. Trades are now included but the Buccaneers stay at 26 and bolster the trenches

Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht spoke to the media two weeks before the start of the 2024 NFL Draft. GM Licht discussed wanting to upgrade the trenches, the process of converting tackles into guards and what goes behind a top-30 visit.