NFL Draft

After adding Rueben Bain Jr. in Round 1, the Bucs come back with an NFL legacy pick in Josiah Trotter, defensive back Keionte Scott, a UM teammate of Bain, and imposing receiver Ted Hurst.

Bain should immediately improve a defense that has struggled to find a legitimate pass rusher. Tampa Bay GM Jason Licht was pleasantly surprised a player of Bain's caliber dropped to the 15th pick.

The draft is deep at edge rusher, so Tampa Bay should have several options with the 15th pick in the first round. Trading down is also a possibility for a team that could use more draft capital in the early rounds.

Tampa Bay holds the 15th pick on Thursday night. That likely won't happen until at least 9:30, giving partygoers time to partake in the "immersive fan activities, giveaways and bar takeovers."

After selecting Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka in the first round, the Bucs worked to bolster their pass rush and secondary while signing massive Gators defensive tackle Desmond Watson — of Plant City — as an undrafted free agent.

Tampa Bay was thought to be leaning toward selecting a player to bolster its defense, but with Mike Evans about to turn 32 and Chris Godwin coming off ankle surgery, Egbuka was an easy choice.

Tampa Bay has managed to finish atop its division in recent years but needs to add talent to stay ahead of the pack. It will have that opportunity in the NFL draft, which runs Thursday through Saturday in Green Bay.

Tampa Bay has the 19th overall selection on Thursday night. That should allow plenty of time for family fun during the Bucs' annual draft party at Raymond James Stadium.

Weight was one of several eye-popping numbers for the 6-foot-6 prospect at his University of Florida pro day. Gators coach Billy Napier calls the Hillsborough County native "a unicorn.”

The Bucs opted to go for the extra point to send the game into overtime instead of a two-point conversion. Patrick Mahomes threw for three TD passes, including the game-winner to Kareem Hunt.

The Bucs lost guard Aaron Stinnie in free agency, and Robert Hainsey has filled for an injured Ryan Jensen at center the past two seasons.

Winston was a embroiled in controversy during his college days. He was accused — and ultimately never charged — of raping an FSU student. Now, he's been picked by Tampa Bay.