Here's where the Bucs roster stands after the draft with the addition of their draft selections and undrafted free agents.
The NFL Draft is in the books, and as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head into phase two of the offseason, minicamps and OTA's are on the horizon. It's a crucial period in the offseason but even more so with the addition of a new offensive coordinator and staff. While the defense largely remains the same, the offense will use this time to build chemistry and continuity before ramping up for training camp in late July.
However, after the Buccaneers drafted Irving in the fourth round, he is not without competition for the role. Irving is undersized but a tough tackle bouncing off defenders to pick up extra yardage. Tucker essentially had a red-shirt season last year, but the Bucs are hoping he can prove to be what they hoped he would be as an undrafted free agent "steal" in 2023.
McMillan will challenge Palmer for the starting spot and has position flexibility to line up at all three receiver positions. Behind them are Jarret and Thompkins who could potentially be in a battle for the final spot if the team elects to keep just five receivers. Jarret offers more upside as a receiver while Thompkins doubles as a gadget guy and return man. though there's a chance the Bucs keep six receivers rostered as they move to more three-wide sets.
The Bucs added to the league's youngest tight end room with the additon of Culp in the seventh round. He ran the fastest 40-yard dash among tight ends at the combine and fills the role of move tight end which is something the roster doesn't have. Wells started the season as the number two in the room but was quickly demoted and moved to the practice squad. He could remain there this season but will have to stave off Taula, whose development behind the scenes the Bucs liked last year.
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