2026 Bucs Mock Draft Roundup 2.0

With the NFL Mix kicking off in Indianapolis somewhat over every week away, mock drafts monopolize the web as pundits attempt to predict what is going to occur in April. After ending with an 8-9 file and second place within the NFC South behind the Carolina Panthers, the Buccaneers at the moment personal the fifteenth general choice within the first spherical. Most are predicting that Tampa Bay’s brass will look to solidify the protection with its first choose, particularly an edge rusher to bolster the membership’s cross rush:

Dan Parr, NFL.com (Feb.12)

• Decide: Edge Akheem Mesidor, Miami
• Feedback: “The Miami product’s age — he turns 25 in April — will get a whole lot of consideration main as much as the draft. However for a Bucs group that’s presumably in win-now mode, Mesidor is an edge rusher who is able to contribute from Day 1. The house-state hero is a wonderful match for Todd Bowles’ protection.”

Mike Renner, CBS Sports activities (Jan.12)

• Decide: IOL Spencer Fano, Utah
• Feedback: “The Buccaneers may look to bolster their guard place, which was a problem for a lot of 2025. Spencer Fano was a sort out at Utah however appears to be like finest fitted to the inside within the NFL.”

Justin Melo, The Draft Community (Feb.16)

• Decide: Edge Keldric Faulk, Auburn
• Feedback: “The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t rush the passer successfully all through 2025. They’re additionally making ready for some departures throughout the line of defense. Todd Bowles will respect Keldric Faulk for his athleticism and inside-outside versatility as a rusher.”

Gordon McGuinness, Professional Soccer Focus (Feb.16)

• Decide: CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
• Feedback: “The Buccaneers would doubtless like to have both of the 2 Ohio State linebackers, however McCoy can be an awesome fallback possibility for a group that might lose cornerback Jamel Dean to free company. McCoy missed all the 2025 season however earned an 87.0 PFF general grade in 2024.”

Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic (Feb.9)

• Decide: LB CJ Allen, Georgia
• Feedback: “Whether or not or not Lavonte David retires, Allen can be an awesome match. If David comes again for an additional yr, he may mentor his future substitute; if not, Allen is extra prepared to start out (and presumably put on the green-dot helmet) than most linebackers his age.”