The Buccaneers defensive line has been a disaster for the past few seasons. Tampa has been unable to pressure the quarterback or stop the run. The Buccaneers revamped their defensive line in free agency adding, Jason Pierre Paul, Vinny Curry, Beau Allen and Mitch Unrein.
After all the additions in free agency, the Buccaneers surprised a lot of fans by selecting Vita Vea, from Washington with the 12th pick after trading down with the Buffalo Bills. Many expected the Bucs to go safety, Derwin James, or reach on a running back like Derrius Guice, but they went with more beef along the defensive line.