The Tampa Bay Buccaneers do not have a dazzling history of star offensive talent. The franchise’s list of legends features far more defenders than quarterbacks, pass catchers, and runners. Tampa’s 2014 first-round pick set a new standard. Jason Licht’s debut draft pick as the Buccaneers’ general manager has gone on to become one of the best in team history.
The Buccaneers drafted Mike Evans in what was, at the time, considered a deep wide receiver class. Sammy Watkins was the first off the board when the Buffalo Bills took him with the fourth overall selection.