Buccaneers Face Key Decisions Ahead of 2025 NFL Draft

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft, their primary focus is on bolstering a defense that struggled last season, particularly in pass rush and coverage. While some analysts advocate for the Bucs to trade up from their No. 19 pick to target a top edge rusher like Georgia’s Jalon Walker, others suggest that trading back could allow the team to accumulate valuable draft capital for future seasons. Key players, especially in the secondary and linebacker corps, are on thin ice, with several prospects identified as potential replacements. Although the team re-signed key offensive players and is set at wide receiver, most agree that adding another receiver with the 19th pick would be a misstep given more urgent defensive needs. The consensus is that Tampa Bay’s draft strategy should prioritize immediate defensive upgrades to support their high-powered offense and sustain playoff success.