Bucs' Defensive Draft Priority

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face big defensive gaps heading into the draft, even after signing

linebacker Alex Anzalone, defensive tackle Ashan, Robinson, and edge-rusher Al-Qadin

Muhammad.

They also lost Star White receiver Mike Evans to the San Francisco 49ers, leaving a void

of big-bodied outside receiver since their other top.

It's thrive, more in the slot.

ESPN draft expert Mel Kuiper recently mocked Oregon tight-in Kenyan Sadiq to Tampa Bay

as a replacement.

At 6-speed 3, with 4.39 speed, Sadiq's size and explosiveness could help in the red zone,

especially with new coordinators' act.

Robinson's scheme that often uses two tight-ends.

Fans and analysts worry the defense needs priority, though.

Last season, it struggled badly, and free agency signings like Muhammad aren't elite enough

to fix the edge-rush.

Plus, franchise great Lavante David, my retire, creating urgency at linebacker.

The Bucks just extended tight-in K-Daten with a $30 million deal, making another tight-in

like Sadiq a luxury they can't afford.

They also picked wide receiver Ameca Agbuca in the first round last year, so repeating

on offense risks, ignoring defensive depth.

Heading into the 2026 draft, Tampa Bay must target a game-changer on defense to brighten

their outlook, steering clear of offensive, splurges.

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