Grading the Buccaneers' draft

Field Level Media|published: 04/26/2025, 11:22pm EDT

Dec 28, 2023; Orlando, FL, USA; Kansas State cornerback Jacob Parrish (10) celebrates an interception against NC State in the fourth quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Grade: A-

Best Pick: CB Jacob Parrish, No. 84 Overall

What We Liked: The Buccaneers are really ready to fix what didn't work for them last year, investing heavily in a barren cornerback room and new edge rotational players. Cornerback Benjamin Morrison (No. 53) and Parrish could be a scary duo on the outside and slot, respectively. Emeka Egbuka (No. 19) brings a young face to an aging wide receiver room and could easily become the next Chris Godwin.

Not Sure About: Edge David Walker (No. 121) does not have extensive FBS experience and did not shine at the all-star games, so it feels like a major projection to picture him sticking around as a continuous edge rusher. Could an earlier edge pick and a later wideout selection have set the 49ers up more for immediate success? It's something to think about for sure. They need only so much from Egbuka considering the capital they spent.

--Dean Bruce, special to Field Level Media