Bucs Draft: Bain, Scott Lead Strong Class

0:00On April 28th, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers just wrapped their 2026 draft, and one top analyst, Dane Brugler from the athletic, ranks them, number 6, overall out of all 32 teams. He loves their grass from the University of Miami, especially first-round edge rusher Ruben Bain Jr. and fourth-round cornerback Keonte Scott. Bain racked of 20-and-a-half sacks over three college seasons, and the Bucks never dreamed he'd slide to pick 15. They figured top 10 at. General manager Jason Lick said they got lucky without trading up. Brugler calls Bain a safe bet to star right away in the NFL. Meanwhile, with cornerback Jamel Dean gone in free agency, head coach Todd Bowles needed depth, and Scott fits perfect as a nickelback. At six feet and 192 pounds, he's got that linebacker build in a corner spot. And his best year led quarterbacks hit, just A. 69.9 passorating against him, way below average. The Bucks rounded out with Missouri linebacker Josiah Trotter and Round 2, a run-stuffer with

1:03all pro bloodlines, Georgia State receiver Ted Hurston, Round 3 who balled out at the senior bowl, Clemson defensive lineman Demonte K-Parte, and Notre Dame guard Billy Schruff in Round 5 and LSU. Titan Bauer sharp to close it. Lick stressed there, I am that man vibe. Picking guys with fire, energy, and passion that jumps off the screen. It'll take years to see if this class delivers, but early buzz has the Bucks defense stacking talent for a strong run. NFL news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on game day. I'm Corey with the story.