April 3, 2026, 10:07 p.m. ET
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh this month, a city that could be where the Bucs select the next star they add to their roster in hopes of righting the proverbial ship. Before then, though, there will be plenty of speculation and buildup for the team and who they may add to the roster through the draft. Thankfully, we now have some added context for players now that the scouting combine has come and gone.
The Draft Network’s Keith Sanchez recently released the latest 2026 NFL mock draft of the cycle, which has the team going in a similar direction to previous mocks as he has them going with an edge rusher. Texas A&M’s Cashius Howell has been knocked for his arm length in some instances, but the motor he plays with is undeniable.
Sanchez explains the Howell pick, writing, “The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had to face the retirement of an all-time Buccaneers player, Lavonte David, which means this defense definitely needs an injection of youth and talent. While there aren’t any stand-up ‘backers to draft this high, they can address another need: the edge rusher position. The Buccaneers go with edge rusher from Texas A&M, Cashius Howell. Howell has the ceiling to be a consistent double-digit sack player in the NFL.”
Howell, opposite the likes of Yaya Diaby, would be a fun match to watch unfold on Sundays. The team needs a spark at the edge rusher position and the former Aggie fits that billing perfectly.
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