The first wave of free agency is in the rearview and each club will shift accordingly to address needs in April. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed receiver Chris Godwin, inside linebacker Lavonte David, outside linebacker Anthony Nelson, nose tackle Greg Gaines and acquired outside linebacker Haason Reddick, among other corresponding moves. Tampa Bay owns the 19th pick in the first round. Here is the latest predictions from various outlets on who will be called for the Bucs in Round One:
NFL.com
- Charles Davis, NFL.com (Mar.5)
- Pick: WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
- Comments: He's Mike Evans Lite in size, stature and play style. McMillan fits into the Bucs' scheme perfectly.
CBS Sports
- Kyle Stackpole CBS Sports (Mar.14)
- Pick: LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama
- Comments: Perfect landing spot for Jihaad Campbell. Not only will he be able to learn how to be an NFL linebacker from consummate pro Lavonte David, but Todd Bowles can also maximize Campbell's pass-rushing chops on passing downs.
The Draft Network
- Ryan Fowler, The Draft Network (Mar.16)
- Pick: CB Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame
- Comments: An elite technician at the position, Benjamin Morrison is a high-level man corner whose name you rarely hear on the broadcast... a good thing for corners. While the hip surgery and medicals remain a talking point in his game, Morrison has the potential to shut down his side of the field as a pure man-cover corner—a lost art in today's game. He's right up there with Travis Hunter and Will Johnson as far as the elites at the position in the class.
PFF
- John Kosko, PFF (Mar.17)
- Pick: LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama
- Comments: Lavonte David is 35 years old, and the Buccaneers have yet to solidify the linebacker position next to him since Devin White's departure a year ago. Campbell has the size and is an elite athlete for the position. He needs to develop his read-and-react ability, but there is no better team to go to for that with the veteran David back in the fold.
The Athletic
- Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic (Mar.10)
- Pick: Edge Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College
- Comments: Ezeiruaku is the type of player who climbs your draft board every single time you watch one of his games. He plays with great effort and a deep, polished set of pass-rush moves. Ezeiruaku lives for the little details that turn pressures into sacks, and he had a terrific combine as the only defensive lineman to run a three-cone of under seven seconds (6.94).
