Ever since Ryan Jensen suffered a season ending knee injury in 2022, the Buccaneers have been searching for an answer at center. Robert Hainsey has filled in the past two years and was solid in 2022, but struggled at times in 2023.
With the potential to add a new piece to the offense, they could turn to one of the draft’s premier centers. Enter Oregon’s Jackson Powers-Johnson.
Jackson Powers-Johnson’s Collegiate Career
Powers-Johnson had his first full year of starting at center in the 2023 season and made a lasting impression. He was so good in 2023 that he won the Rimington trophy which is awarded to the best center in college football.