Way-too-early 2027 NFL Draft Preview: Which college QBs will headline? + CFP meetings report
Looking ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft: Which college QBs will shine?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft to strengthen their roster after a disappointing season. With key players like Baker Mayfield still on the team, fans are hopeful for impactful selections.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn't win the NFC South Division title last season, which was major news considering the apparent caliber of the other teams in the division.
That means the 2026 NFL season is one in which they'll be looking for a big bounceback. They've still got Baker Mayfield at the helm, although Mike Evans is gone. The 2026 NFL Draft could help build the roster back up, and with the good vibes of Emeka Egbuka's selection a year ago, Bucs fans have plenty of reason to be excited about this year's draft.
The Bucs are still in one of the weaker divisions in football, and if they can snag some affordable, young talent this weekend, they can build up their future in a major way around their veteran talent.
With the first round on Thursday, second and third rounds on Friday and fourth through seventh rounds on Saturday, we'll be keeping track here of everything the Bucs do during the draft.
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The Buccaneers enter the 2026 NFL Draft with 7 picks to make:
The updated list of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2026 draft picks will be tracked throughout the draft weekend.
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place over three days, with the first round on Thursday, the second and third rounds on Friday, and the fourth through seventh rounds on Saturday.
Baker Mayfield is currently the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they head into the 2026 season.
The 2026 NFL Draft could significantly enhance the Buccaneers' roster by adding young, affordable talent to support their veteran players.
Looking ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft: Which college QBs will shine?

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Here's how the Buccaneers' draft could work out, basedĀ on theĀ seven-round mock draft from SN's Vinnie Iyer.
| Round | Pick | Selection | Position | College |
| 1 | 15 | Kenyon Sadiq | TE | Oregon |
| 2 | 46 | Jake Golday | LB | Cincinnati |
| 3 | 77 | Joshua Josephs | EDGE | Tennessee |
| 4 | 116 | Darrell Jackson Jr. | DT | Florida State |
| 5 | 155 | Desmond Claiborne | RB | Wake Forest |
| 6 | 195 | Nolan Rucci | OT | Penn State |
| 7 | 229 | Cian Slone | EDGE | NC State |
The NFL Draft's first round is on Thursday, April 23.
The second and third rounds are on Friday, April 24.
The fourth through seventh rounds are on Saturday, April 25.