As expected, the Bucs began to address their needs on the defensive side of the ball on Day 2 of the draft with the back-to-back selection of cornerbacks. In Pewter Report’s FINAL 2025 7-Round Bucs Mock Draft we had forecast the drafting of cornerbacks in the second and third rounds – albeit different players. We … Read more
The Bucs added depth to the secondary with their second round pick by drafting Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison in the 2025 NFL Draft. Pewter Report gave their immediate reactions and insight on the pick while LIVE on the Pewter Report Draft Show. Morrison is coming off hip surgery, but is the ballhawking type that … Read more
After adding an outside cornerback with their first pick on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Bucs stuck with the cornerback position in the third round — only they kicked inside to the nickel spot. With the No. 84 overall pick, Tampa Bay selected Kansas State cornerback Jacob Parrish. The 5-foot-10, 191-pound K-State … Read more
After surprising many by selecting a wide receiver in the first round of the 2025 Draft on Thursday night, the Bucs started Day 2 by addressing the secondary. With the No. 53 overall pick, Tampa Bay selected Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison. Morrison, who met formally with the Bucs at the NFL Scouting Combine in … Read more
When the Bucs drafted Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka 19th overall in the first round of the NFL Draft, it came with mixed reviews from the fanbase. On the one hand, Egbuka is an NFL-ready talent who is as polished as they come. The fact that he was even available at 19 was a … Read more
If anything has become clear since the Bucs selected Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka with the No. 19 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft late Thursday night, it’s that general manager Jason Licht, head coach Todd Bowles and the rest of Tampa Bay’s decision makers absolutely love Egbuka — both the player and the … Read more
There is a new episode in Scott Reynolds’ Pewter Pulse video series on Pewter Report’s YouTube channel, PewterReportTV. These short videos – typically five to 10 minutes in length – allow Reynolds to offer up his expert analysis and opinion on a particular Bucs or NFL topic. Why did the Bucs spend a first-round pick … Read more
Bucs Will Draft Defense, Defense On Day 2 If you wanted Tampa Bay to address its defense in the 2025 NFL Draft, I’ve got some good news for you – it’s coming. The selection of Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka in the first round, which was a surprise to many, including Pewter Report, means … Read more
After months of speculation, evaluation and a whole lot of mock drafts, the Bucs’ 2025 first-round pick — No. 19 overall — is in. With the pick, Tampa Bay went with a surprise and selected Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, giving quarterback Baker Mayfield yet another outstanding pass-catcher to work with under new offensive … Read more
Pewter Report is known for its Bucs draft coverage. No other media outlet has successfully predicted more Tampa Bay draft picks over the years than us, and that’s something we take great pride in. It’s why the Pewter Report staff watches hundreds of hours of college games and game tape, travels to the Senior Bowl … Read more