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Well the NFL draft has officially came and went and the Buccaneers have made their selections. They were able to do a great job of mixing value with addressing needs. Let’s get into putting some grades for their day three picks.Round 4, 116th overall, Keionte Scott, CB, MiamiWith their first pick of day three, Tampa Bay nabbed a corner to add some intriguing depth to the room with Miami’s Keionte Scott. He will join forces with Bucs first round pick Rueben Bain Jr. and like Bain Jr., Scott was a big piece of the Miami defense, and he flashes a lot of potential.He isn’t the biggest player in the world at 5’11”, 193 pounds but Scott is a feisty player who should fit in well with the Bucs. His blitzing ability is something Todd Bowles will surely look to utilize early and often. It wouldn’t have been a surprise if Scott had gone at some point on day two so to be able to pick him up in the fourth round was a huge win for Tampa Bay.Grade: A-Round 5, 155th overall, Demonte Capehart, DL, ClemsonWith the first of their two fifth round picks, the Bucs addressed another need on the defensive side of the ball with Demonte Capehart, a big, physical run stuffer who should have those traits translate to the next level quite well. You can’t teach size and that is something Capehart brings to the table at 6’4”, 313 pounds.He doesn’t offer a ton in the pass rush area at the moment, but that is something that could certainly be developed as time goes on. Even if that pass rushing traits don’t come along though, Capehart should have a role on this team as an early down and goal line player. Tampa Bay did not have the same success stopping the run last year as in year’s past and they want to make sure that changes. Adding Capehart is a nice way to help that cause.Grade: BRound 5, 160th overall, Billy Schrauth, OL, Notre DameWith the pick the Bucs received by moving down in the third with the Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay addressed the offensive line where depth was a big issue last season. Billy Schrauth is someone who can step in at guard in a pinch and be effective. He is also a great leader as he was a captain for Notre Dame last season.Injuries are going to happen throughout the season. In 2025, the Bucs offensive line was ravaged by injuries, and it felt like they had a new starting five combo nearly every week. Having depth at these positions is important and that is exactly what Schrauth will bring to the table. The team brought back Dan Feeney as well as Justin Skule for depth purposes and now with adding Schrauth, they hope their depth along the offensive line is much improved.Grade: B+Round 6, 185th overall, Bauer Sharp, TE, LSUTampa Bay moved up one last time in the draft, going from pick 195 to 185 and gave up their seventh-round pick in the process. With their final selection of the day, they took Bauer Sharp. Look, I honestly did not do much research on Sharp, so I won’t sit here and act like I did. From all accounts he seems like a guy with some receiving upside and is a converted quarterback. Asking him to block may be a work in progress, but he doesn’t seem like a complete liability in that department.Tight end was a position that was highlighted potentially for the Bucs and they end up taking one at the very end to wrap up their 2026 draft class.Grade: COverall, I really liked this class from Tampa Bay. All positions of need were hit on at one point or another and it obviously helps when you have a potential top five talent fall in your lap at 15. They still have to go out on the field and prove it, but the Bucs got better over the weekend.
Takes mentioned in this episode
- Justin Skule player · neutral
“The team brought back Dan Feeney as well as Justin Skule for depth purposes”
Mention of a player returning to the roster.
- Dan Feeney player · neutral
“The team brought back Dan Feeney as well as Justin Skule for depth purposes”
Mention of a player returning to the roster.
- Green Bay Packers team · neutral
“the pick the Bucs received by moving down in the third with the Green Bay Packers”
Mention of a trade/move during the draft.
- Bauer Sharp player · positive
“Asking him to block may be a work in progress, but he doesn’t seem like a complete liability in that department.”
Discussion of Bauer Sharp's draft pick and potential role.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers team · positive
“the Buccaneers have made their selections... they got better over the weekend.”
The speaker is evaluating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' draft picks and overall team improvement.
- Keionte Scott player · positive
“Scott was a big piece of the Miami defense... he flashes a lot of potential.”
Discussion of Keionte Scott's draft pick and potential as a corner.
- Miami Dolphins team · neutral
“Miami’s Keionte Scott... big piece of the Miami defense”
Mention of Scott's previous team.
- Rueben Bain Jr. player · positive
“He will join forces with Bucs first round pick Rueben Bain Jr.”
Mention of a first-round draft pick for the Buccaneers.
- Todd Bowles player · neutral
“His blitzing ability is something Todd Bowles will surely look to utilize early and often.”
Mention of the Buccaneers' defensive coordinator/coach.
- Demonte Capehart player · positive
“Capehart should have a role on this team as an early down and goal line player.”
Discussion of Demonte Capehart's draft pick and potential role.
- Billy Schrauth player · positive
“Billy Schrauth is someone who can step in at guard in a pinch and be effective.”
Discussion of Billy Schrauth's draft pick and potential role.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers team · positive
“Overall, I really liked this class from Tampa Bay. All positions of need were hit on at one point or another and it obviously helps when you have a potential top five talent fall in your lap at 15. They still have to go out on the field and prove it, but the Bucs got better over the weekend.”
Praised for draft class execution, addressing multiple needs, and overall improvement.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers team · positive
“Well the NFL draft has officially came and went and the Buccaneers have made their selections.”
Well the NFL draft has officially came and went and the Buccaneers have made their selections.
- Miami Dolphins team · positive
“With their first pick of day three, Tampa Bay nabbed a corner to add some intriguing depth to the room with Miami’s Keionte Scott.”
With their first pick of day three, Tampa Bay nabbed a corner to add some intriguing depth to the room with Miami’s Keionte Scott.
- Keionte Scott player · positive
“Keionte Scott, CB, Miami”
Keionte Scott, CB, Miami
- Demonte Capehart player · positive
“Demonte Capehart, DL, Clemson”
Demonte Capehart, DL, Clemson
- Billy Schrauth player · positive
“Billy Schrauth, OL, Notre Dame”
Billy Schrauth, OL, Notre Dame
- Bauer Sharp player · positive
“Bauer Sharp, TE, LSUT”
Bauer Sharp, TE, LSUT
- Dan Feeney player · positive
“Dan Feeney”
Dan Feeney
- Justin Skule player · positive
“Justin Skule”
Justin Skule
- Keionte Scott player · positive
“With their first pick of day three, Tampa Bay nabbed a corner to add some intriguing depth to the room with Miami's Keionte Scott. He will join forces with Bucs first round pick Rueben Bain Jr. and like Bain Jr., Scott was a big piece of the Miami defense, and he flashes a lot of potential.”
Praised for flashing potential and being a value pick in round 4; described as feisty with useful blitzing ability.
- Demonte Capehart player · positive
“With the first of their two fifth round picks, the Bucs addressed another need on the defensive side of the ball with Demonte Capehart, a big, physical run stuffer who should have those traits translate to the next level quite well. You can't teach size and that is something Capehart brings to the table at 6'4", 313 pounds.”
Praised for size and run-stopping ability; noted as addressing a team need to improve run defense.
- Billy Schrauth player · positive
“Billy Schrauth is someone who can step in at guard in a pinch and be effective. He is also a great leader as he was a captain for Notre Dame last season.”
Praised for versatility and leadership; addresses offensive line depth need.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers team · positive
“the Buccaneers have made their selections... they got better over the weekend.”
The speaker is evaluating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' draft picks and overall performance.
- Keionte Scott player · positive
“Scott was a big piece of the Miami defense... he flashes a lot of potential.”
The speaker is discussing Keionte Scott's draft pick and potential as a corner.
- Rueben Bain Jr. player · positive
“He will join forces with Bucs first round pick Rueben Bain Jr.”
The speaker mentions Rueben Bain Jr. as a first-round pick for the Buccaneers.
- Miami Dolphins team · neutral
“Miami’s Keionte Scott.”
The speaker mentions the Miami Dolphins as the team Scott was drafted from.
- Demonte Capehart player · positive
“Capehart... should have those traits translate to the next level quite well.”
The speaker is evaluating Demonte Capehart's draft pick and potential as a run stuffer.
- Billy Schrauth player · positive
“Billy Schrauth is someone who can step in at guard in a pinch and be effective.”
The speaker is evaluating Billy Schrauth's draft pick as an offensive line depth.
- Green Bay Packers team · neutral
“the pick the Bucs received by moving down in the third with the Green Bay Packers”
The speaker mentions a trade with the Green Bach Packers.