Bucs Eye Oregon Tight End for 2027 Draft

0:00On April 2-8, even though the Buccaneers are locked in on their 2026 draft class right now, folks are already eyeing 2027. For some offensive firepower, especially a tight end. A super early mock-trave from USA Today has Tampa Bay grabbing Oregon's Jamari Johnson at the 12th overall pick. This 6-foot-5-257-pound beast can block in line and stretch the field as a receiver, winning deep or after the catch. It makes sense when you think about last year's projections. The Bucks kept hearing Kenyans' sediques name for tight end, but they went heavy on defense instead with their top choices. With Mike Evans potentially leaving a gap in that big-body presence for the passing game, a versatile tight end like Johnson slots right in. Modern offenses love guys who do it all at the position. This is just one early take, but linking Tampa Bay to yet another Oregon tight end shows how their offense might keep building layers moving forward. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage.