The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are gearing up for the 2024 NFL Draft with seven picks, including a seventh-round selection. Over their 46-year history, the Buccaneers have made 447 draft picks, with the upcoming draft adding to that tally. The team's success with seventh-round picks will be a focus as they analyze their draft history round by round.

By the Numbers
  • 31 out of 61 seventh-round draft picks played at least one regular-season game for the Buccaneers.
  • Florida State LB Dekoda Watson leads with 60 games played for the team, followed by Stanford's Erik Lorig with 56 games.
Yes, But

The Buccaneers have had varying success with seventh-round picks, with some players becoming core team members while others had limited impact or short tenures.

State of Play
  • The Buccaneers currently have seven picks in the 2024 draft, with their seventh-rounder slated at 246th overall.
  • Historically, the team has drafted players from various positions in the seventh round, with cornerback being the most common selection.
What's Next

As the 2024 NFL Draft approaches, the Buccaneers will continue to evaluate their draft strategy and potential seventh-round selections based on past outcomes and player performance.

Bottom Line

The Buccaneers' seventh-round draft history reflects a mix of successes and challenges, showcasing the unpredictable nature of late-round picks in shaping the team's roster over the years.