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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are exploring quarterback options ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, having hosted Kansas QB Jalon Daniels for a visit. While Baker Mayfield is currently the starter, the team is considering future depth and development at the position.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may not have an immediate need at quarterback, but recent activity suggests it could still be a position worth watching as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches. According to Jordan Schultz, the Bucs hosted Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels for a Top 30 visit. While that doesnāt automatically signal draft intentions, it does indicate Tampa Bay is at least doing its homework on this yearās QB class.
With Baker Mayfield firmly in place as QB1, and there are talks of discussions surrounding a potential extension, the quarterback position isnāt viewed as a pressing need for Tampa Bay. That said, the NFL Draft isnāt always about filling immediate holes. Teams often use picks to strengthen depth, add developmental talent, or prepare for the future in a broader sense. Quarterback makes sense after Teddy Bridgewater was QB2 last season, and although he was a great mentor, the reality of him leading an offense was murky.
Bucs need a true QB2 for security.
The Daniels visit highlights the Buccaneers' due diligence and their focus on the big picture down the road.Adding a quarterback in the draft would give the Bucs a young, cost-controlled backup and a developmental player to work within the system. Daniels, in particular, fits the mold of a prospect who could be targeted outside the early rounds, someone with intriguing traits but not immediate starting expectations. While QB may not be an immediate need on paper, a top-30 visit indicates a level of genuine interest.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: NFL Draft: The Bucs could find quarterback depth in this class
The Buccaneers are considering a quarterback to strengthen depth and prepare for the future, despite having Baker Mayfield as their current starter.
Jalon Daniels is a quarterback from Kansas, and the Bucs hosted him for a Top 30 visit to evaluate his potential as a developmental player.
A Top 30 visit indicates that the Buccaneers are conducting due diligence and have a genuine interest in exploring quarterback options for the draft.
Insights from the Wisconsin Badgers' recent spring practices.

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