Fit Report · NFC South
Priorities on the table and the names that fit best across all seven rounds of the 2027 Draft.
Front office
Jason Licht
GM · since 2014
Value + character. Clean drafts, no drama.
Cap situation
$15.2M
Effective space
Needs by priority
Why
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' current priorities begin at offensive tackle (OT) and defensive line (DL). Cornerback (CB) and linebacker (LB) are the next groups that should be reinforced heading into the 2027 NFL Draft.
The Draft Bomb analysis · updated 14d ago · confidence 95%
The decision-maker
Value + character. Clean drafts, no drama.
How he drafts
Track record read
Jason Licht's Buccaneers prioritize trench play in early rounds, particularly on the defensive line. Despite the Kyle Trask pick, the recent trend leans toward solidifying QB protection and pressuring opponents, sometimes taking calculated risks on interior guards like Cody Mauch. We also note a preference for Southeast and ACC/SEC prospects, but without dismissing lesser-known talents if the floor is high.
The board · Rounds 1–7
Only the rounds where the team owns a pick (per Tankathon). A blend of need plus best value on the board.
First round
3 names
Texas
OTGives Tampa the athletic LT they desperately need. Sky-high ceiling protecting the edge once he shores up his anchor against power.
Oklahoma
DLExactly the explosive 3-tech Tampa needs to collapse pockets. Huge ceiling as an interior penetrator, though double teams still move him.
Georgia
CBPure press-man corner built for Bowles' island outside. Needs mass against the run, but the ball skills lock down a starting spot.
Second round
3 names
Indiana
OTTechnique and balance ready to plug their tackle need; super high floor, arm length decides if he stays outside.
Kentucky
DLHeavy length and anchor to rotate along Bowles' front; pass rush is raw, but he defends the run on day one.
Miami
CBIdeal press corner for Bowles' secondary: fluid hips for days, but you're buying all the shoulder medical risk.
Third round
3 names
Kentucky
OTInstant fix at tackle with a brick-wall anchor in pass pro. Pure speed will test him, but he’s a plug-and-play starter.
Texas Tech
DLVersatile muscle to rotate from 3-tech to 5-tech for Bowles. Heavy bull rush, but his ceiling hinges on fixing that high pad level.
Auburn
CBBrings pure ball skills and route anticipation to Tampa's perimeter. If his frame holds up against physical receivers, he's a starting corner.
Roster · Ourlads starters
Quarterback
Backfield
Receivers
Tight end
Offensive line
Source: Ourlads · updated yesterday
Five-year history
2026
7 names
2025
6 names
2024
7 names
2023
8 names
2022
8 names
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