Bucs Postseason 2023 Mock Draft Roundup
Easterling published a two-round mock on Thursday, and he has the Bucs first trading down with the Chiefs for picks No. 30 and 62. With those two picks, he went defense, and for the pick in between, he beefed up Tampa Bay’s offensive line:
Round 1, Pick 30 (From KC): LB, Trenton Simson (Clemson)
“Lavonte David is headed for free agency, and even if he returns, he’ll be 33 next season. The Bucs also [have] Devin White coming up for a long-term extension, so linebacker could quickly become a huge need. Simpson is a versatile defender with incredible athleticism and instincts who can line up all over the field and make big plays on every down.”
Round 2, Pick 50: OL, Cody Mauch (North Dakota State)
Round 2, Pick 62 (From KC): EDGE, Isaiah Foskey (Notre Dame)
The Draft Network’s Keith Sanchez
In a Mock Draft 5.0 from Wednesday, Sanchez has the Bucs making one defensive pick and one offensive selection:
Round 1, Pick 19: EDGE, Lukas Van Ness (Iowa)
“This Buccaneers roster has become old fast. And with the rumors of Tom Brady looking for a new team, I believe Tampa Bay needs to get back to the basics and start to rebuild its roster through the trenches. Lukas Van Ness is a late riser, but he is rising quickly. The Buccaneers draft him to help bolster a defensive line that has struggled against the run and needs to be more consistent rushing the passer too.”
Round 2, Pick 51: OT, Jaelyn Duncan (Maryland)
“The Buccaneers’ offensive issues have been well-documented this year, so they decide to address one of those issues and select an offensive tackle that appears to have the ability to move inside to guard as well.”
