Bucs Draft: Edge Rusher, Linebacker, CB, WR Needs

0:00It's April 24th. This is NFL News today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers scored big in the first round by drafting edge rusher, Ruben Bain, plugging their biggest hole on defense. General manager Jason Lick nailed that need, and now he's shifting focus today too, with picks in rounds two and three, starting at number 46. Overall, they still need a starter at inside linebacker, plus depth at cornerback and along the defensive line. But offense could call too, especially a wide receiver to step in for Mike Evans, who bolted to the San Francisco 49ers in free agency. Fans are buzzing about linebackers like Jacob Rodriguez from Texas Tech, who finish fifth in Heisman, voting with insane stats, seven forced fumbles, 11 tackles for loss, and four picks. His speed and coverage smarts with thrill head coach Todd Bowles. Georgia's CJ Allen offers steady play with discipline that fits their scheme perfectly.

1:01Over at cornerback, Tennessee's Colton Hood brings physicality, three picks in two years, including a pick six and run-stopping punch. Team Major Mad McCoy has smooth hips and size, with four interceptions before his ACLT or kept him out last season, a gamble but high upside. If they pivot to receiver, Washington's Denzel Boston mirrors Evans at six with three, 212 pounds, with 20 touchdowns over two, years as a red zone beast. Lict has options to build a contender, keep watching How Day 2 unfolds.