Buccaneers' Mock Draft: Stockpile Talent, Push Defense & Offense

0:00It's April 20th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI, your Gridiron Update. I'm Cory with the story. It's draft week for the 2026 NFL draft, and we're dropping our final mock for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Picture this. They trade down from the 15th overall pick with the Arizona Cardinals, snagging the 34th and 104th picks this. Year plus a first-rounder in 2027. Smart move to stockpile ammo without reaching too early. Earlier this week, we blended team needs with top targets, knowing GM Jason Lickt loves value. The Cardinals, though, they're in win-now mode under Monty Austin Fort, owner breathing down their neck so they might bite for franchise QB. Shot, even if it costs their future. Fans are buzzing because this haul hits pain points hard. At 34, they grab Texas Tech Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, a playoff beast with range to fill Levantet David's shoes. Then at 46, Indiana Corner, DeAngelo Ponds brings physicality to the secondary, fixing losses like Jamel Dean and Zion McCollum's injury woes.

1:09Deeper in, Round 3 brings Texas Tech Edge Ramello Height for Pass Rush Pop, while the traded 104th Nets, Baylor tied in Michael. Trigger Big Play receiver tied for Baker Mayfield. Later rounds at Boise State Tackle, Cage Casey for Line Insurance, TCU Linebacker, Caleb Elarms, or for Death, USC Safety. Bishop Fitzgerald's Ball, Skills, and Ford a wide-out J. Michael Sturdivan as a speedy flyer. This Mott flips the script on scarcity, loading Tampa with leaders and Death to push that defense and offense forward. Anything can happen come Thursday night.