Now that we’re less than two weeks away from the 2024 NFL draft, the various mock drafts that are swirling around appear to be coming to somewhat of a consensus when it comes to what the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are likely to do with their top pick in the first round.
Unsurprisingly, most mock drafts continue to send the Bucs either an edge defender, cornerback, or interior offensive lineman with the No. 26 overall pick in this year’s draft.
Cutting Shaq Barrett and trading Carlton Davis III have opened up needs at both outside linebacker and cornerback, and the Bucs need upgrades at both left guard and center, which should have them looking to address the interior of the offensive line as early as possible.
Bucs in-house team reporter Casey Phillips and senior writer Scott Smith broke down some of the most popular names being connected with the Bucs at those three positions:
