Do the defending Super Bowl Champions Buccaneers have design needs or desires?
It looks a lot like the latter, as Bruce Arians brings back all 22 Super Bowl starters from last season, including players like quarterback Tom Brady (obviously), defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, linebacker Lavonte David, receiver Chris Godwin, and more.
That said, there are many seasoned talent on the Tampa Bay list and position groups who could benefit from a greater depth. After all, time and injuries eventually catch up with everyone, even Brady. Law?
Here’s everything you need to know about Tampa Bay’s 2021 NFL draft picks:
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Buccaneers Draft Picks 2021: When Will Tampa Bay Vote?
- Round 1, selection no.32: Joe Tryon, EDGE, Washington
- Round 2, selection no.64: Kyle Trask, QB, Florida
- Round 3, selection no.95: Robert Hainsey, OT, Notre Dame
- Round 4, selection no.129: Jaelon Darden, WR, North Texas
- Round 5, selection no.176: KJ Britt, LB, Auburn
- Round 7, selection No. 251
- Round 7, selection No. 259
Buccaneers 2021 draft contract
| Round | Selection (total) | Remarks |
| 1 | 32 (32) | |
| 2 | 32 (64) | |
| 3 | 32 (95) | |
| 4th | 24 (129) | |
| 5 | 32 (176) | |
| 7th | 24 (251) | From Steelers |
| 7th | 32 (259) |
Buccaneers NFL Draft Needs
- Line of defense: In Suh and William Gholston (34 and 29 respectively) there are many experienced talents on the defensive. Look for the Bucs to pick out some young talent to step in and eventually take over. Possible choices include Alabama’s Christian Barmore, Iowa’s Daviyon Nixon, and Washington’s Levi Orwuzurike.
- Back race: Leonard Fournette and Ronald Jones II are the leaders of this positional group but didn’t do much to catch the pass in 2020. Alabama’s Najee Harris could be an improvement in this area, or Clemson’s Travis Etienne if the Bucs are looking for a distinct boost in speed.
Buccaneers mock draft 2021
Here are the latest NFL draft projections for 2021 for the privateers under Vinnie Iyer’s seven-round draft:
| Round | Selection (total) | player | position | school |
| 1 | 32 (32) | Levi Onwuzurike | DT | Washington |
| 2 | 32 (64) | Chris Rumph II | EDGE | duke |
| 3 | 32 (95) | Chatarius Atwell | WR | Louisville |
| 4th | 32 (137) | Milton Williams | DT | Louisiana Tech |
| 5 | 32 (176) | Tre Norwood | CB | Oklahoma |
| 6th | 33 (217) | Davis Mills | QB | Stanford |
| 7th | 24 (251) | Michal Menet | OIL | Penn State |
| 7th | 32 (259) | Tuf Borland | LB | Ohio State |
