Bucs' Draft Needs: Pass Rush, ILB Depth, CB Reinforcements

0:00With the NFL today, March 20. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head into the 2026 NFL Draft with several roster gaps, even after adding key defensive talent. They brought in Inside Linebacker Alex Anzaloni, Ed rusher Al-Qadim Mohamed, and defensive lineman Ashan Robinson to bolster their starting. Lineup? That said, their past rush still needs a major boost beyond Mohamed's arrival. It's a point to first round talents like Miami's Aakame Masidor, Texas A&M's Cassius Howe, and Missouri's Zion Young as prime targets to strengthen. That union right away. Meanwhile, Inside Linebacker remains uncertain, with franchise star Lavante David pondering retirement. The team requires more depth there, regardless, to support or replace him effectively. At cornerback, Zion McCollum leads the group alongside recent picks, Benjamin Morrison and Jacob Parrish, but injuries and potential regression call, for mid-round reinforcements.

1:00Options like Arizona's Traden Stukes, Ohio State's Davidson Iggbino Sun, and North Carolina State's Devon Marshall could provide that insurance. As the draft approaches, these moves will shape the Bucks' defensive future, and keep them competitive in the NFC South.