Locked On Bucs – Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Buccaneers

In this final predictive mock draft, Evan Closky looks to the Miami Hurricanes to bring edge rusher Akheem Mesidor to the Bucs to fill a glaring need

The dream scenario for the Buccaneers is to have Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez fall to them in round two. Whether or not that actually happens remains to be seen.

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Kenyon Sadiq's upside and freak athleticism is too much for the Bucs to pass on in the first round of this predictive mock draft.

Todd Bowles said he wanted to get bigger on defense, which could bring Texas Tech monster Lee Hunter to Tampa to join the defensive line.

The Everydayers submitted their "My Guys" - I compiled their consensus top five players.

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The crew then dives into perfect fits vs draft landmines, highlighting 2–3 prospects who make total sense for the Bucs and 2–3 players who could be risky, even if they’re commonly mocked to Tampa Bay. Next, they explore potential draft night chaos scenarios, including surprise falls, unexpected trades, and outcomes that could completely derail Tampa Bay’s plans. The episode wraps up with Mock Draft Monday, projecting how things could play out and what it all means for the Bucs’ future.

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Is Rueben Bain Jr. going to be the player that slides further than expected this year due to measurables and off-field issues?

7-round predictive mock draft from David Schiele as he looks at what he believes the Bucs will do in the draft this week.

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While a lot of the focus this offseason has been the negative for the Bucs - losing Mike Evans and Lavonte David - what moves did they make that will help them this year?

Matt Matera gives his "My Guys" for the 2026 NFL Draft to round out the media portion of the series - with Jacob Rodriguez completing the sweep as a unanimous choice

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Don't get caught a second year in a row by being shocked if the Buccaneers select an offensive player with their first round pick. It's a very real and legitimate possibility based on the talent in this class.

There's an art to trading down and while every fan would love their team to get more picks, it's a bit more nuanced than that.

Three expert mocks, three different selections for the Bucs in the first round

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The crew then reacts to Joel Glazer speaking on Baker Mayfield’s future in Tampa Bay and what it could mean for a potential extension. Next, they dive into a fascinating scenario: could Anthony Richardson actually be a trade target? 

Would Tampa even consider making a move like that? The episode wraps up with Around the NFL, covering the biggest headlines and storylines from across the league.

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Buccaneers co-owner Joel Glazer talked about Baker Mayfield and how not only does everyone love him, but how it wouldn't hurt at all to write him a big extension check.

Who are three prospects Evan would not like to see the Bucs draft in the first round next week?

Todd Bowles loves this linebacker class and says there's 10-12 guys that can really play at a high level.

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The crew then debates whether it’s realistic or risky for the Bucs to rely on rookies to be immediate contributors, especially at key positions.

Next, each host pounds the table for 1–2 prospects they believe Tampa Bay must target in the draft before wrapping things up with Mock Draft Monday and the latest projections.

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Keldric Faulk was mocked to the Bucs by PFF. While he may be raw as a pass rusher, his traits and run stopping could make him a viable option at 15.

With Kenyon Sadiq reportedly being a legitimate option for the Bucs at 15, we dedicate Mock Draft Monday to seeing how the class would turn out if Sadiq is the pick at 15

Culp getting a bigger role? Licht getting aggressive enough to trade up? We dive into the draft mailbag!

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