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Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama

Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama

Another potential target for Buccaneers secondary reinforcements.

If the Buccaneers plan to aim for a high-level talent to inject into their newly opened outside corner competition, this is a good draft to invest in afirst-rounder at the position.

If Tampa wants someone polished and as ready as possible to contribute, they won’t find too many other options in their first-round range better than Kool-Aid McKinstry.

KOOL-AID MCKINSTRY’S COLLEGIATE CAREER

Ga’Quincy “Kool-Aid” McKinstry earned 5-star honors as a recruit thanks to his prolific high school career, which saw it culminate in him being named Alabama’s Mr. Football and USA Today’s...

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Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: Wide Receiver Luke McCaffrey, Rice

Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: Wide Receiver Luke McCaffrey, Rice

The McCaffrey name has a fairly large NFL legacy. Who’s next?

During our Casey Washington draft profile we detailed how the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been without an overly reliable third pass catching option since the exceptional departure of Antonio Brown. Russell Gage, Julio Jones, and Trey Palmer have all had their moments in a Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ uniform. None have been near the fear evoking presence of Tampa Bay’s offense when Antonio Brown was behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin on the depth chart.

This year, in the NFL Draft, Tampa Bay’s biggest need is certainly not pass catcher—...

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Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: Boston College Offensive Lineman, Christian Mahogany

Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: Boston College Offensive Lineman, Christian Mahogany

Could the Bucs look to add more depth along the offensive line?

Entering the 2024 offseason, the Buccaneers had a need along the interior of their offensive line. Depending on who you asked, they could have had multiple needs along the interior. They didn’t do much in free agency to address that either, signing depth pieces in Ben Bredeson and Sua Opeta. While Robert Hainsey is still in the mix at center or guard, they could certainly use another piece there.

A name that could really make sense for them is Boston College’s Christian Mahogany.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-sign veteran William Gholston

Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-sign veteran William Gholston

The Bucs continue to re-sign their own.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Monday that they have re-signed free agent veteran defensive lineman William Gholston. The contract, reportedly, will keep Gholston in the red and pewter for at least one more season.

A lot of love and praise gets thrown at guys like Lavonte David and Mike Evans for their consistency and longevity within the Buccaneers' franchise, deservedly so— William Gholstons' longevity isn't far off. Gholston is actually the longest tenured defensive lineman in the history of the originization and while his level of play may not be Hall of Fame...

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Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia

Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia

The Bucs might look to upgrade their secondary early.

When the Buccaneers traded away Carlton Davis to the Detroit Lions in March, that opened speculation that they might seek a youth movement at the position.

In a deep draft class full of interesting corners, the Bucs will have their shot at a plethora of talented young men with 4 picks in the first 100. Will they find intrigue in someone like Kamari Lassiter?

KAMARI LASSITER’S COLLEGIATE CAREER

A 4-star recruit and No. 2 cornerback in the state of Alabama behind only Kool-Aid McKinstry, Lassiter fielded multiple Power 5 offers...

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Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: Texas Tight End Ja’Tavion Sanders

Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: Texas Tight End Ja’Tavion Sanders

The Bucs could look to upgrade the tight end position again in this year’s draft

Cade Otton stepped up last season and showed he can be a TE1 in the NFL, especially for this Buccaneers offense. And while they used a draft pick on Payne Durham last year, the position could still be upgraded moving forward. Ko Kieft has his role as a blocker while Otton and Durham flashed as pass catchers with Durham coming on late in the year, However, Otton took 97% of offensive snaps in 2023 and that just isn’t sustainable. The Bucs are going to need...

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Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: Missouri Cornerback, Ennis Rakestraw Jr

Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: Missouri Cornerback, Ennis Rakestraw Jr

The Bucs could be targeting cornerback early in this year’s draft

With the NFL Draft now just a few weeks away, the Buccaneers will be narrowing down who they could be targeting in the draft and what areas of need they have. One of those needs could very well be in the secondary and more specifically the cornerback position.

After trading away Carlton Davis, Tampa Bay could be looking for someone to pair with Jamel Dean and that is where Missouri’s Ennis Rakestraw Jr comes into the fold.

Ennis Rakestraw Jr’s Collegiate Career

Rakestraw Jr played at the University...

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Buccaneers NFL Draft target: Guard Christian Haynes, UConn

Buccaneers NFL Draft target: Guard Christian Haynes, UConn

Who is playing guard for the Bucs in 2024?

Aaron Stinnie, Robert Hainsey, and Cody Mauch. Those three players were the three interior offensive linemen the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the NFC South and then a round one playoff game starting (An assist given to Matt Feiler, who did start the season as Tampa’s starting left guard). Robert Hainsey and Cody Mauch still remain on Tampa Bay’s roster but Aaron Stinnie is now a member of the New York Giants.

Last year, Tampa’s rushing offense was putrid. The Buccaneers finished dead last in yards per game as well as total...

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Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: LB Junior Colson, Michigan

Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: LB Junior Colson, Michigan

The dismissal of Devin White may create a high-priority hole in Tampa’s front 7.

You’d expect a top 5 draft pick to stick around longer than his rookie deal, but Devin White didn’t quite pan out for Tampa and now leaves a talent gap for the Buccaneers.

Lavonte David is still elite as ever and returns for his age-34 season, but he’s firmly year-to-year and will only be around for so long. The Bucs received a pleasant surprise from K.J. Britt, who essentially forced the team to bench White late in the season and played very well, opening up the...

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Deal to make Winfield, Jr. highest-paid safety ‘will get done’

Deal to make Winfield, Jr. highest-paid safety ‘will get done’

Tampa Bay working on getting a deal done.

Antoine Winfield, Jr. was one of the best — if not the best — safety in the league in 2023. The Buccaneers have benefitted from his stellar play since drafting him 45th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft.

And now, it appears both sides are eager to get a deal done which will make him the highest-paid safety.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, there is a sense of optimism that the Bucs and Winfield will reach an agreement.

“Winfield (has) been working towards a new deal that would make him the NFL’s...

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Buccaneers NFL Draft target: Linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Clemson 

Buccaneers NFL Draft target: Linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Clemson 

How big of a need is the linebacker position?

With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers deciding to part ways with 2019 first-round draft pick Devin White, linebacker shifts into focus as a possible team need. Of course, the position is set to be anchored by living legend Lavonte David but some of his positional peers are not nearly as proven.

Beyond David, Tampa Bay fans may need to learn to love guys like K.J. Britt and Sirvocea Dennis. Both Dennis and Britt did receive some playing time last year amidst the Devin White drama/benching—The story arc that brings us here, to...

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Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: Kentucky Running Back, Ray Davis

Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: Kentucky Running Back, Ray Davis

A back with ties to the coaching staff could be a fit for Tampa Bay

With the NFL Draft quickly approaching, the Buccaneers are still looking for ways to improve the team ahead of the 2024 season. While Rachaad White took big strides in 2023 and the team brought back Chase Edmonds this offseason, they could always use some interesting depth.

That is where Kentucky’s Ray Davis comes into play for the Bucs.

Ray Davis’ Collegiate Career

Davis has had a very interesting career thus far as he has played for three different schools since 2019. He first played...

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