What Bauer Sharp Does for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Nov 22, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers tight end Bauer Sharp (10) leaps for a first down against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defensive back Avarion Cole (16) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images The Buccaneers decided to end their NFL Draft early in Round 6 by trading up with the Las Vegas Raiders — a first between Jason Licht and former disciple John Spytek — and drafting some tight end competition in the form of Bauer Sharp from LSU. Sharp should come in and compete with Devin Culp for the TE4 spot from the get-go, but the recent QB-to-TE convert may have enough upside to be something more.

Let’s dive into his background. Bauer Sharp Career Stats A no-star quarterback recruit out of Dothan High School, he received one FCS offer from Southeastern Louisiana as a depth piece. After a year, Sharp saw a clearer path to playing time by switching positions, so he became a tight end where his athleticism could be utilized.

After spending his sophomore year acclimating to the new role, he produced in 2023 with 29 receptions for 288 yards and 3 touchdowns. That garnered interest from Power 5 programs, and he transferred to Oklahoma. He transitioned well to the jump in competition and sharing targets with more high-profile options, corralling 42 catches for 324 yards and 2 touchdowns in 12 starts t0 lead the team.

He transferred again to LSU last season and started every game but regressed in production with 24 catches, 252 yards and 2 touchdowns. He participated in the East-West Shrine Bowl. #Bucs landed a TE that can both contribute right away on teams AND is still a developing tight end in Bauer Sharp Sharp was a QB as a freshman at Southeast Louisiana before transitioning to TE.