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Here's why Bucky Irving is a good fit for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have added their fifth player in the 2024 NFL Draft, selecting running back Bucky Irving with the No. 125 overall pick. Although it's not the cornerback that some had hoped for, it's a smart addition orchestrated by general manager Jason Licht. Irving will join the running back rotation alongside Rachaad White and Chase Edmonds. In 2023, the Buccaneers were sparse at running back as Edmonds battled an injury.
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Tampa Bay Draft Picks
Graham
Barton
1
Rnd
26
Pk
OL
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 12
- School: Duke
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 313
Expert Commentary
Barton is a stud offensive lineman who can play all five positions up front. He was announced as a center, so he may wind up on the interior after playing left tackle at Duke, but he’s well-equipped for the move. He’s the most versatile lineman in the draft and the Buccaneers may have just gotten a steal.
Chris
Braswell
2
Rnd
25
Pk
LB
Position
- Draft Grade: C+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 67
- School: Alabama
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 251
Expert Commentary
Braswell is a solid, if unspectacular edge rusher. He’s got some burst up the field, but projects more as a tertiary rushing option rather than a lead dog. Still, a nice player to have on your roster even if he’s not a star.
Tykee
Smith
3
Rnd
25
Pk
DB
Position
- Draft Grade: B
- School: Georgia
- Height: 5' 10"
- Weight: 202
Expert Commentary
Safety depth here is a solid pull for the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay has a solid third safety or depth safety to pair with Antoine Winfield Jr. for the long term.
Jalen
McMillan
3
Rnd
28
Pk
WR
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 57
- School: Washington
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 197
Expert Commentary
The third Washington wide receiver is off the board, giving the Huskies six offensive players drafted from their national runner-up team. McMillan is a strong get for the Buccaneers and should compete for starting 11 personnel reps off the bat.
Bucky
Irving
4
Rnd
25
Pk
RB
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 87
- School: Oregon
- Height: 5' 9"
- Weight: 192
6
Rnd
44
Pk
7
Rnd
26
Pk
NFC South Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | |
| 2 | 15 | 0 | .118 |
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- - Clinched Division
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