Now that the draft is complete, how did the Bucs fare?

The 2025 NFL Draft is behind us, and the Buccaneers now have a complete draft class to be able to evaluate. Their first two days of the draft provided some surprises and solid picks. We have graded those selections, so check them out here if you’d like. Now let’s dive into the Bucs day three picks and see how they graded.

4th Round, 121st Overall, David Walker, EDGE, Central Arkansas

The Bucs decided to kick off their day three with a pass rusher. After passing on many options...

Let’s take a preliminary look at how the rookie class might slot into the big picture.

The Buccaneers welcomed six new players into the fold over the weekend, and their entire 2025 NFL Draft class has a great chance to make the roster come Week 1 kickoff.

So how does their arrival affect current roster names, if at all? Let’s take a quick look at how the depth chart might be shaping up entering off-season workouts and, eventually, training camp.

Undrafted free agents will not be included in this projection, rookies denoted by italicized text.

Quarterback

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The picks have been made, now let’s see how they graded

The Buccaneers made their first three selections in the 2025 NFL Draft and there were certainly some interesting and surprising choices made. Let’s break them down and give each one a letter grade.

1st Round, 19th Overall, Emeka Egbuka, Wide Receiver, Ohio State

The Bucs surprised many when they turned the card in for their first round pick and it was receiver Emeka Egbuka. The first reaction for a lot of people was probably why? Well, Mike Evans isn’t getting any younger and is a free agent after...

Bucs take a 7th round flier on a dynamic, diminutive playmaker.

The Buccaneers concluded their 2025 NFL Draft class by giving Oregon receiver Tez Johnson his chance at 235th overall in the 7th round.

Johnson, who happens to be best friends with Bucs running back Bucky Irving, is far from the biggest, strongest, or fastest, but he is an electric playmaker who produced his entire college career despite being a historic outlier.

Let’s see what makes Johnson worth a shot.

Tez Johnson Career Stats

Johnson endured a tough childhood that actually saw him adopted by the family of current...

The post-draft frenzy for priority free agents has begun.

The 2025 NFL Draft has concluded, and now the scramble to bring in the best remaining talents that couldn’t quite fit within 7 rounds begins.

Follow this thread as we continually updated the latest signings by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

With the 2025 draft in the books, where were the Buccaneers right and where were they wrong?

For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers day three kicked off with a much wanted draft need checked off. A collective sigh of relief was heard throughout the Tampa Bay Bucs' fanbase when Saturday's newest Buccaneer was an edge-rusher— David Walker out of Central Arkansas.

Jason Licht had a clear draft strategy this year, identify the positions you want and do not be afraid of overkill. Following the selection of David Walker, the Buccaneers doubled down and snatched up a second edge defender.

SMU's Elijah...

Some impressive depth players were selected in the final rounds.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers strategically used their 2025 NFL Draft picks in rounds four through seven to add defensive firepower and offensive versatility, selecting three players to enhance depth and special teams. Here’s a rundown on what they did on Day 3.

Round 4, Pick 121: OLB David Walker, Central Arkansas

Walker, a prolific pass rusher, amassed 39 sacks and 82.5 tackles for loss in four college seasons. His Senior Bowl dominance against top linemen signals NFL readiness, offering edge-rushing depth alongside Yaya Diaby and Haason Reddick.

**Round 5, Pick...

The Bucs buff up their defensive line depth with their 5th round pick.

The Buccaneers continued their focus on the front seven on early Day by picking SMU’s Elijah Roberts at 157th overall in the 5th round.

Roberts is a tweener type who simply knows how to get after the quarterback, but he projects best as a base end with his hand in the dirt for Todd Bowles’s scheme. That said, he’s familiarity with playing stand-up linebacker could afford Bowles some opportunities to unleash his dastardly creativity.

The Bucs desperately needed another body with some juice on the defensive line...

The Buccaneers turned their attention to Todd Bowles' defense on day two of the draft.

After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers treated their fanbase to a fairly significant surprise in round one, they took a much more predictable approach in day two.

Where The Bucs Got It Right

The Buccaneers locked up offense on day one, but day two saw the team shift their focus back to defense— Specifically the defensive backfield. The Buccaneers had just two picks Friday night and they doubled down on cornerback.

Tampa Bay needed help on defense like toilet paper needs a roll and after...

The Buccaneers go small school for a pass rusher.

The Buccaneers continued to deepen their pass rush rotation with Central Arkansas edge David Walker at 121st overall.

A menace at the FCS level, Walker obliterated inferior competition for years and hopes to translate his mature game to the pro level, where he’ll be situational rusher behind the likes of Haason Reddick, Yaya Diaby, Chris Braswell, and Anthony Nelson.

Let’s learn more about the small-school phenom.

David Walker Career Stats

A sixth-year senior who got added COVID-19 eligibility, Walker started at Southern Arkansas before working his way up to Central...

The Bucs have done good work on Day 3, we’ll see if that continues.

Day 3 of the NFL Draft is all about two things: depth and lotto tickets.

The players left, for one reason or another, have questions about their floors, ceilings, and general fits. There are gems to be found though, look no further than last year when the Bucs found Bucky Irving in the fourth round, or a couple years ago in the same range with Cade Otton.

They found Sir’Vocea Dennis in Round 5, as well as Zyon McCollum. So Tampa is one of the better...

Finally...

The final day of the 2025 NFL Draft has finally arrived. The show has been filled with surprises, drama, and miscalculations. You know, the usual.

For the Buccaneers, they’ve selected potentially Day 1 impact players without even needing to address the pass rush. Today they’ll have the opportunity to build their depth and draft some key contributors for their special teams.

Enjoy the final day of the draft and each other’s company in the comments below!