This is a pivotal draft for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2019. <\/p>\n
An aging roster decimated by injuries ultimately cost them in the NFC South. They need to start adding more difference-makers on both sides of the ball.<\/p>\n
Ahead of the first round of the draft on April 23, here’s a look at what experts are projecting the Buccaneers will do with the No. 15 pick: <\/p>\n
Expert: B\/R NFL Scouting Department<\/a> (4\/15)<\/p>\n Selection (No. 15): TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon<\/p>\n Cade Otton signed a three-year, $30 million contract extension this offseason. Normally, that type of financial investment would prevent an organization from sinking a first-round pick in another tight end.<\/p>\n In this case, Oregon’s\u00a0Kenyon Sadiq<\/a>\u00a0provides an ideal complementary skill set in an offense that could lean heavily on 12 personnel during the upcoming campaign.<\/p>\n “The Bucs could use playmaking ability at tight end,” B\/R scout Daniel Harms said. “Otton is a fine player but doesn’t bring much offensive impact. Sadiq is the class’ best tight end and brings a dominating mentality as a blocker, with untapped potential as a pass-catcher.<\/p>\n “With new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, who just saw Kyle Pitts have his best season, and likely plans to run more two-tight end sets, this pairing isn’t a luxury. Sadiq is exactly what the offense needs and rounds out the receiving options for quarterback Baker Mayfield.”<\/p>\n Expert: Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN<\/a> (4\/15)<\/p>\n Selection (No. 15): TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon<\/p>\n Expert: Field Yates, ESPN<\/a> (3\/24)<\/p>\n Selection (No. 15): Edge Akheem Mesidor, Miami<\/p>\n Expert: Matt Miller, ESPN<\/a> (3\/30)<\/p>\n Selection (No. 15): LB CJ Allen, Georgia<\/p>\n Expert: Lance Zierlein, NFL.com<\/a> (3\/31)<\/p>\n Selection (No. 15): TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon<\/p>\n Expert: Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com<\/a> (3\/17)<\/p>\n Selection (No. 15): Edge Akheem Mesidor, Miami<\/p>\n