Listen as GM Jason Licht and HC Todd Bowles call to select Missouri LB Josiah Trotter in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Watch the moment Bain joins the Krewe.

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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 Buccaneers selected Georgia State WR Ted Hurst, who has an impressive combination of size, speed and production, with the 84th overall selection in the 2026 draft

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Ted Hurst addressed the media after being selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. WR Hurst discussed his development at Georgia State and his excitement to join the Buccaneers' WR room.

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vice President of Player Personnel Mike Biehl addressed the media after Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft. He discussed the decision to trade down, the new players strengths and what they can bring to the team.

Get to know the Buccaneers third-round draft selection Ted Hurst

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"

Watch some of Georgia State WR Ted Hurst's top plays from his college career.

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

View the best photos from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Welcome to the Krewe Event featuring first-round pick Rueben Bain Jr., WR Emeka Egbuka and legend Jimmie Giles

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

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.