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The team drafted seven new players over the course of three days in the 2024 NFL Draft, and for the first time in his tenure as GM, Jason Licht didn't make any trades — the Bucs stayed where they were and they made their picks. The team addressed multiple needs and also grabbed a few skill position players for the future.
The. Bucs drafted lineman Graham Barton out of Duke for the first round, shoring up the offensive line, and Tampa Bay addressed that again with a pick in the sixth round by taking UTEP guard Elijah Klein. Edge rushing was addressed with the addition of Alabama's Chris Braswell the defensive secondary was bolstered with Georgia defensive back Tykee Smith.
Naturally, opinions on how the draft went vary between experts and pundits, and we've compiled quite a few of grades from all across the football sphere. Here are a few different takes on how well the Bucs drafted in 2024: is my top-ranked center, and he'll immediately help a run game that ranked 32nd in yards per attempt last season. While he played left tackle at Duke, he has All-Pro upside at the pivot. has been underrated for the past few months.
The Buccaneers could have picked Will Shipley over Irving, but the former Oregon Duck will compete for playing time with as a complementary back in 2024. Another interior lineman was picked in Klein, but no cornerbacks were brought on board."all in the top 100 picks. There were no trades, no small-school gems to be found, but they brought in potential impact players all over the field.
The Falcons may be the new favorites in the NFC South due to their quarterback additions. However, the Bucs are well-positioned to stay at the top.""The Buccaneers made a low-key but solid selection at No. 26 by taking center Graham Barton. He also played offensive tackle in college but probably will play center in the NFL. He could be a standout. Second-round pass rusher Chris Braswell should play an immediate role, and fourth-round RB Bucky Irving could contribute.
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