Coming off a disappointing 8-9 season that saw them miss the playoffs for the first time since 2019. Lost franchise icon WR Mike Evans to the 49ers and CB1 Jamel Dean to the Steelers in free agency, creating significant voids.
| Round 1 | #15 |
| Round 2 | #46 |
| Round 3 | #77 |
| Round 4 | #116 |
| Round 5 | #155 |
| Round 6 | #195 |
| Round 7 | #229 |
None. Bucs own all 7 of their original picks — no traded picks given away or acquired.
Critical Needs
The Bucs' most glaring need for years running.
Lavonte David (age 36) is deciding between retirement and a return — either way he cannot be the long-term answer.
Important Needs
Lost Jamel Dean to the Steelers (3-year, $36.75M) — Dean was PFF's 4th-ranked CB in 2025 and their best coverage player.
Logan Hall signed with the Texans (2-year deal) and Greg Gaines remains unsigned, leaving the interior depleted behind Vita Vea and Calijah Kancey.
Depth Needs
The starting OL when healthy (Wirfs, Bredeson, Barton, Mauch, Goedeke) is strong, but the 2025 season was ravaged by injuries — only Barton stayed healthy.
Lost franchise legend Mike Evans to the 49ers (3-year, $60.4M).
Minor Needs
Antoine Winfield Jr.
- Lost WR Mike Evans to 49ers (3-year, $60.4M) — franchise's all-time leading receiver gone, but WR room still has Godwin/Egbuka/McMillan
- Lost CB Jamel Dean to Steelers (3-year, $36.75M) — was PFF's 4th-ranked CB in 2025, significantly increases CB need
- Lost DL Logan Hall to Texans (2-year, $14M) — started 16 games in 2025, leaves DT depth thin
- Lost RB Rachaad White to Commanders — replaced by Kenneth Gainwell signing
- Lost QB Teddy Bridgewater to Lions — signed Jake Browning as backup QB
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