Eric Galko, Optimum Scouting

Pick: Ohio State CB Denzel Ward

“The Bucs have invested in their offensive line this offseason, and now they have the luxury of looking at either running back (if Barkley is available) or defense with their top-10 pick. Adding Ward to a secondary that already includes Vernon Hargreaves would help keep Tampa Bay competitive against the passing attacks in Atlanta, Carolina and New Orleans.”

Jon Ledyard, NDT Scouting

Pick: Note Dame OG Quenton Nelson

“The Bucs are re-tooling their offensive line with the addition of Ryan Jensen, but they are still a left guard short of completing their front five. Nelson is the best offensive lineman to enter the draft in years, and his ability to create movement in the run games and lock down his man in pass protection will make him an immediate upgrade over the Bucs current options.”

Joe Marino, NDT Scouting

Pick: Washington DT Vita Vea

“In what is likely to be a tenure-defining season for head coach Dirk Koetter and general manager Jason Licht, their jobs depend on the defense getting fixed. Defenses are built upfront and Vea is capable of dominating the line of scrimmage.”

Jeff Risdon, Real GM

Pick: Virginia Tech LB Tremaine Edmunds

“He’s only 19 and offers the physical potential to play either off-ball or develop into an edge rusher. His flashes on game tape are electrifying and tantalizing for a coaching staff with both creativity and patience. I have to think the Bucs will pounce on Chubb or Nelson if either is available.”

Luke Easterling, The Draft Wire

Pick: *TRADE* UTEP OG Will Hernandez (23), Louisville CB Jaire Alexander (31)

“After making a big jump back, this scenario leaves the Bucs loaded with a whopping five picks in the first two rounds. The first of them used to continue overhauling the interior of their offensive line, adding a massive mauler in Hernandez who brings the physical playing style Tampa Bay needs more of in the trenches.”

“After trading for Jason Pierre-Paul and bolstering their defensive line depth via free agency, the Bucs now turn their focus to finding a true No. 1 corner to groom behind veteran Brent Grimes. Alexander was held back by injuries in 2017, but his 2016 film and stellar combine performance are proof he’s got the chops to be a top cover man at the next level.”