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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are projected to select Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq in the latest mock draft, shifting focus from edge rushers. This move is seen as a significant boost for quarterback Baker Mayfield.
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When looking at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' roster and its needs, there aren't too many on offense; in fact, you could make the case that the franchise is set.
Yes, you could go for a luxury pick with a receiver, but even with the loss of Mike Evans, the Buccaneers have a group of weapons for Baker Mayfield that he can win with.
But over the last week, we have seen a shift in who the Buccaneers will take in mock drafts. Originally, edge rushers were the big ticket item, but now? It's tight end.
Sports Illustrated's Conor Orr, in his latest mock draft, has the Buccaneers going with Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq.
"The Buccaneers only utilized 12-personnel on about 18% of snaps last season," Orr wrote. "With most of the league shifting quickly toward multiple tight end sets as a standardāand a season after Baker Mayfield was dinged up, relying often on his legs to both early success and overall detrimentāthe Buccaneers know a shift is afoot. Sadiq isnāt a one-for-one Mike Evans replacement, but would juice an offense that needs to look and feel different in 2026. "
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While Sadiq is listed as a tight end, most scouts and draft experts view him as a big receiver, and one who can be a vertical threat.
Kenyon Sadiq is an Oregon tight end who is gaining attention as a top pick for the Buccaneers due to his potential to enhance the team's offensive capabilities.
Kenyon Sadiq's addition is expected to provide Baker Mayfield with more offensive weapons, potentially improving his performance and the team's overall dynamics.
The Buccaneers have shifted their draft strategy from focusing on edge rushers to prioritizing a tight end, reflecting their confidence in their current offensive roster.

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That would be welcomed by Mayfield.
Yes, Cade Otton is the other starting tight end and finished second in yards last season, but Sadiq is a genuine chain mover and a weapon defenses simply have to account for.
You could make the case that the Buccaneers really don't need another offensive player given their defensive needs, but I get the sense that if Sadiq is still on the board when Tampa Bay picks, the franchise might have a hard time passing on him.