A trio of trades shake up the draft order, with the Buccaneers trading down to add draft capital before landing some much-needed edge rush help

During his pre-draft press conference on Wednesday, General Manager Jason Licht addressed a variety of topics including the evaluation process of edge rushers, draft philosophy and the importance of the receiver position

Though the NFL Draft is a little over 250 picks long, the Buccaneers narrow their preferred list down to about 150 prospects each year and try to focus primarily on that list throughout the seven rounds and in undrafted free agency

The Bucs didn't make a selection in the sixth round a year ago, but they've been able to land some valuable players in that frame through the years

View images of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' matchups throughout the years vs. the Baltimore Ravens

Depending upon which players remain available at the 15th pick, a trade back to gain extra draft capital could be worth considering for the Buccaneers, according to GM Jason Licht, though it's not always easy to find a partner

During his pre-draft press conference, General Manager Jason Licht addressed a variety of topics from the podium, including the 2026 leadership core featuring players in all three phases

Two Hall of Famers in one round? A half-dozen long-term starters? The building block around which the franchise was originally built? Which of the Bucs' first 50 classes rank among the best work the team has done on draft weekend?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht addressed the media ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. GM Licht discussed his thoughts on the TE class, the process behind 'taking the best player' and the possibility of trading down.

An overview of the top wide receiver prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft, including five expected to be taken in the first round

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

View images of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' matchups throughout the years vs. the Minnesota Vikings

View the best photos from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Battlegrounds Flag Football Game, featuring Steinbrenner High School and Strawberry Crest High School at AdventHealth Training Center.

From blockbuster deals for a receiver and a head coach to some deft maneuvering to land a pair of Hall of Famers in a single round, the Buccaneers have tried their hand at every sort of first-round trade available over the past half-century

Here's a special behind-the-scenes look at this new offseason edition of In the Current, where the Bucs step into a new chapter, focus on strengthening the roster and look to ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft. Hear from Jason Licht, Rob McCartney, Lavonte David and more.

An overview of the top running back prospects of the 2026 NFL Draft, including one expected to be drafted in the top five

The Draft is just a couple weeks away, sending the last-ditch flurry of mock drafts across the NFL landscape. Here is what analysts are predicting that the Bucs could do with the 15th overall pick in the first round

View images of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' matchups throughout the years vs. the Green Bay Packers

An overview of the top offensive line prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, including several tackles and the best-ranked guard and center

The 2026 NFL Draft is nearly here. Find out how Buccaneers fans can watch, stream, and listen live as Tampa Bay makes its selections from Pittsburgh, including the No. 15 overall pick in the first round, along with TV channels, streaming options, and radio coverage