Bucs Trade Up, Trade Down in NFL Draft

0:00It's April 25th. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the league in real-time. Tampa Bay Buccaneers stuck with their first two draft picks, grabbing edge-rusher Ruben Bain at number 15 and linebacker Josiah Trotter at. Number 46. But they flipped the script on their third round spot at number 77, trading down with NFC rival Green Bay Packers. The Packers jumped up to Snag Missouri defensive tackle Chris McClellan right there at 77. In return, the Bucks picked up number 84 still in the third round, plus number 160. The 20 is picked in the fifth round, giving them extra bullets later. Fans and analysts figure Tampa might wheel and deal early, but those top defenders fell right to them, so they pounced. Now with more picks, they're eyeing depth at cornerback and inside the defensive line, while maybe adding guard or tight end on offense to round. Things out. This move lets the Bucks build broader without rushing, after prioritizing that front seven. Their next election comes at 84, followed by number 116 and the fourth.

1:04As the draft rolls on, Tampa's stacking the deck for depth. Watch how they deploy those extra assets to fortify the roster.