he Tampa Bay Buccaneers got strong performances out of their 2017 draft class, with three starters emerging in tight end O.J. Howard, safety Justin Evans and strongside linebacker Kendell Beckwith. Wide receiver Chris Godwin also demonstrated in his two starts that he needs more opportunities in 2018, as nearly half of his 34 catches resulted in explosive plays (receiving plays of 16 or more yards).
| Round/Pick | Name | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/19 | O.J. Howard | TE | ALABAMA |
| 2/50 | Justin Evans | S | TEXAS A&M |
| 3/84 | Chris Godwin | WR | PENN STATE |
| 3/107 | Kendell Beckwith | ILB | LSU |
| 5/162 | Jeremy McNichols | RB | BOISE STATE |
| 7/223 | Stevie Tu'Ikolovatu | DT | USC |
Grade: Above average
Best rookie: This is a toss-up between Howard and Evans.