The Buccaneers used the 46th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 draft to add to the defense yet again, selecting tough and physical Mizzou linebacker Josiah Trotter, who has an NFL pedigree

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Georgia State WR Ted Hurst with the 84th pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft

The Bucs didn't expect Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. to be available at the 15th pick but considered him the perfect fit, not only for his physical gifts but for the mindset he brings to the field every play

View images of Georgia State University WR Ted Hurst, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Third-Round Draft Pick

Gene Deckerhoff announces the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' selection of wide receiver Ted Hurst in Round 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 84 overall pick.

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Watch some of Mizzou LB Josiah Trotter's top plays from his college career.

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Get to know the Buccaneers' second-round draft selection Josiah Trotter

Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Josiah Trotter addressed the media after being selected in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. LB Trotter discussed being familiar with the Tampa Bay area and getting ready to showcase his abilities on the field.

View images of University of Missouri LB Josiah Trotter, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Second-Round Draft Pick

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Missouri Tigers linebacker Josiah Trotter in Round 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 46 overall pick.

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Buccaneers' first-round draft pick Rueben Bain Jr. brings his relentless motor, violent hands and immense power to Tampa to fortify the defensive line

GM Jason Licht said there were very few scenarios in which his team thought Miami OLB Rueben Bain Jr. would be available at pick 15, but when he was the Bucs jumped at the chance to land a pass rusher with "a great blend of power and athleticism"

Tampa Bay Buccaneers OLB Rueben Bain Jr. addressed the media after arriving in Tampa Bay for the first time. OLB Bain discussed his dedication to the game, competing with a nasty edge and playing close to his family.

Listen as GM Jason Licht and HC Todd Bowles call to select Miami OLB Rueben Bain Jr. in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Watch the moment Bain joins the Krewe.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers OLB Rueben Bain Jr. addressed the media after being selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. OLB Bain discussed staying in Florida, being coached by Hall-of-Famer Jason Taylor and his love for the game.

The Bucs were thrilled to land OLB Rueben Bain Jr. at the 15th pick on Thursday night, but there's a lot of work left to be done in the 2026 draft and plenty of prospects who should appeal to the team in Rounds Two and Three

View the best photos from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2026 Draft Block Party presented by Miller Lite in downtown St. Pete on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Get to know the Buccaneers' first-round selection Rueben Bain Jr.