Tampa Bay Buccaneers biggest needs in 2025 NFL Draft

Last Modified Apr 25, 2025 12:55 GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, commonly known as the Bucs, are a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida. They play in the NFL as part of the NFC South division. The team has won two Super Bowl championships, one in 2002 (Super Bowl XXXVII) and the other in 2020 (Super Bowl LV).

Looking at the Bucs' depth chart, Baker Mayfield is the starting quarterback, backed up by Kyle Trask and Michael Pratt. Bucky Irving leads the running backs, followed by Rachaad White, Sean Tucker, and D.J. Williams. The starting wide receivers are Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Jalen McMillan. Cade Otton is the starting tight end, with Payne Durham, Devin Culp, and Ko Kieft behind him.

What are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers biggest needs in 2025 NFL Draft?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have six picks in the upcoming draft, including the 19th overall pick in the first round. Their biggest needs include linebacker, cornerback, edge rusher, safety, and offensive line (via the NFL’s official website). According to ESPN, the Buccaneers' top three needs are edge rusher, cornerback, and linebacker.

Edge Rusher

Donovan Ezeiruaku, a defensive end from Boston College, is a player to watch as the Bucs look to add another edge rusher (via Sports Illustrated).

Cornerback

The Buccaneers might also look to draft a cornerback, and Kentucky’s Maxwell Hairston could be a good fit.

Linebacker

With the addition of Haason Reddick through free agency, the Buccaneers are strengthening their defense. According to a seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft on the NFL’s official website, they might also select Demetrius Knight Jr., a senior linebacker from South Carolina, with the 121st pick in the fourth round.

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FAQs on Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Needs

A. Baker Mayfield is the starting quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as of April 2025.

A. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers play in the National Football League (NFL) and are part of the National Football Conference (NFC) South division.

A. Yes, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won two Super Bowl title as of April 2025.

A. As of April 2025, the head coach is Todd Bowles.

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