Bucs Draft: Rebuilding Depth, Filling Holes

0:00It's April 23rd, welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where football meets AI. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft this week, holding seven picks from Round 1, pick 15, all the way. To Round 7, pick 229. They missed out on the NFC South Title last season, but play in one of the league's softer divisions, giving them a real shot to stack young talent around their vets. Their biggest holes are a wide receiver to replace Mike Evans' long-term, linebacker after Levantet David's retirement, and Edge Russia where they need. More sack production beyond Yaya Diabee's seven last year. Fans and analysts see this as a prime chance to rebuild depth without breaking the bank, especially since the division lacks firepower. The Bucks have shifty receivers already, but they crave a big red zone thread. In a recent mock draft by Sports Illustrated's Vinnie Eyre, Tampa grabs Oregon Titan Kenyans to Deek at 15, Cincinnati linebacker Jay Goldeyan, Round 2, and Tennessee Edge,

1:02Joshua Joseph's in Round 3, then fills out the trenches and backfield later. Draft kicks off Thursday April 23rd with Round 1. Friday's got Round 2 and 3 on the 24th, and Saturday wraps Round 4. Saturday's 7th on the 25th, keep an eye on how they maneuver to lock in that future.