Buccaneers Uncover Hidden Talent in 2026 Draft Class
WHO:
Heavy NFL - Tez Johnson is a wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
buccaneers.com - Alex Anzalone is a linebacker who signed with the Buccaneers.
buccaneers.com - Antoine Winfield Jr. is a safety for the Buccaneers.
buccaneers.com - B.T. Potter is a kicker who signed with the Buccaneers.
buccaneers.com - John Bullock is a linebacker for the Buccaneers.
buccaneers.com - Kemon Hall is a cornerback with NFL experience.
buccaneers.com - Ja'Qurious Conley is a safety competing for a roster spot.
buccaneers.com - J.J. Roberts is a safety who suffered a season-ending injury.
buccaneers.com - Rashad Wisdom is a safety who was on the practice squad.
buccaneers.com - Marcus Banks is a safety who has spent time on the practice squad.
WHAT:
buccaneers.com - Alex Anzalone is expected to fill the starting linebacker spot vacated by franchise legend Lavonte David and will wear the number 34 jersey, which has historical significance in the franchise.
buccaneers.com - Ko Kieft was re-signed to a one-year deal after suffering a leg fracture that ended his 2025 season in Week Three.
buccaneers.com - Sean Tucker led the Buccaneers with seven rushing touchdowns in 2025 and has shown marked improvement in pass protection.
buccaneers.com - Josiah Trotter was drafted in the second round and aims to secure a starting spot opposite Alex Anzalone, with a focus on improving his pass coverage.
buccaneers.com - Caden Fordham combined for 143 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and two interceptions in his final season at North Carolina State.
buccaneers.com - Javin Wright compiled 86 tackles, 3.0 sacks, and an interception in his last season at Nebraska.
buccaneers.com - Kadarius Calloway ran for 438 yards and caught 26 passes last season at New Mexico State.
buccaneers.com - Alex Anzalone signed with the Buccaneers in the spring and chose to wear the number 34 jersey, which has historical significance in the franchise.
buccaneers.com - John Bullock made the Buccaneers' roster in 2025 as an undrafted rookie and played extensively on special teams, logging only five defensive snaps.
buccaneers.com - Antoine Winfield Jr. is now the elder statesman in the Buccaneers' secondary and aims to lead in improving the crew's production.
buccaneers.com - Josh Hayes was the Buccaneers' most active special teams player last season, participating in 365 snaps, or 82.2% of the total.
buccaneers.com - B.T. Potter signed with the Buccaneers in early June, providing a second placekicker for training camp.
buccaneers.com - Kemon Hall has played 28 regular-season games and aims for a roster spot, having logged 66 defensive snaps in four games last season.
buccaneers.com - Rashad Wisdom was on the practice squad in 2024 and graduated to the 53-man roster in 2025, but suffered a quad injury in Week Four.
buccaneers.com - Marcus Banks has spent a season-and-a-half on the Buccaneers' practice squad and aims to move up to the active roster in his third campaign.
Heavy NFL - Tez Johnson is viewed as one of the best seventh-round picks in the NFL.
buccaneers.com - Alex Anzalone is expected to fill the starting linebacker spot vacated by Lavonte David.
buccaneers.com - Antoine Winfield Jr. aims to improve the Buccaneers' secondary production.
buccaneers.com - B.T. Potter signed with the Buccaneers in early June.
buccaneers.com - John Bullock aims to compete for a starting linebacker position.
buccaneers.com - Kemon Hall has played 28 regular-season games and aims for a roster spot.
buccaneers.com - Ja'Qurious Conley aims to secure a spot on the active roster.
buccaneers.com - J.J. Roberts aims to regain momentum after a season-ending injury.
buccaneers.com - Rashad Wisdom aims to secure a spot on the 53-man roster.
buccaneers.com - Marcus Banks aims to move up to the active roster.
WHERE:
buccaneers.com - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are based in Tampa, Florida.
WHEN:
buccaneers.com - Alex Anzalone signed with the Buccaneers in the spring.
buccaneers.com - B.T. Potter signed with the Buccaneers in early June.
buccaneers.com - J.J. Roberts suffered a season-ending injury during a joint practice with the Steelers.
WHY:
buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers aim to improve their middle-of-the-field pass coverage.
HOW:
buccaneers.com - Anzalone is expected to wear the green dot on his helmet as the defensive play-caller.
In a significant move for the Buccaneers, Alex Anzalone is set to take over the starting linebacker position left by franchise legend Lavonte David and will don the historically significant number 34 jersey. Additionally, Ko Kieft has been re-signed to a one-year deal after a leg fracture cut his 2025 season short, while Sean Tucker, who led the team with seven rushing touchdowns last season, continues to improve in pass protection. New draft pick Josiah Trotter aims to secure a starting role opposite Anzalone, and both Caden Fordham and Javin Wright showcased impressive stats in their final college seasons, with Fordham recording 143 tackles and Wright notching 86 tackles.