Licht's Bold Trench Strikes in 2026 Draft

0:00On April 23rd, every year around draft season, folks try to predict what the Buccaneers will do based on needs and rumors. But the real key is Jason Lick's track record. He always prioritizes the trenches, grabbing impact players of front like Tristan Wurfs or Kalija Kancey to dominate the line. That focus holds strong heading into the 2026 draft, especially at Ed's Russia where they've added depth but lack a game changer. Lick loves investing early picks there, just like with Vita Vega back in the day. Fans and analysts buzz about how the Buccaneers bought talent from smaller schools. These guys aren't reaches. They rise fast to events like the senior bull or elite testing, turning into day one or day two targets for Tampa Bay. Meanwhile, Lick skips big gambles on falling prospects with red flags. They do their homework, but prefer grabbing their guy even if it's a slight reach over waiting for value drops. So as the 2026 draft nears, watch for those trench risers from lesser known programs.

1:02Lick Tate trusts his board, and that's kept the Bucc's competitive expect them to strike bold again. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.