Potential Day 3 Buccaneers Targets
With hundreds of names still available, we’ll try our best to name some options.
Oct 11, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Gavin Sawchuk (27) runs the ball past Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Kyle Louis (9) during the first half at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images | Melina Myers-Imagn Images Through 3 rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Bucs have hit on some big needs but their work hasn’t finished.
After a third-round trade, the Bucs now have an extra fifth-rounder to work with, totaling 4 picks in rounds 4-7. We’ll throw out some more names to keep an eye out for. Offense Tight End Joe Royer, Cincinnati: If the Buccaneers want to create competition for their TE2 spot, Royer arguably offers the best combination of receiver and blocker upside.
He’s a smooth athlete who shows nice YAC ability (8. 9 yards per reception, which was top 5 in the FBS) and a willing attitude toward blocking. He needs to become technical with route running and blocking, but upside is there.
Tanner Koziol, Houston: Koziol is massive (6-foot-6, 250 pounds) with extremely dependable hands and ball-tracking skills. He’s more of a big slot in the Kyle Pitts mold than a true in-line tight end, but he shows effort and understanding what he’s asked to do when blocking. He’d be more of a higher-upside Devin Culp.
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