Buccaneers get edge rusher in Daniel Jeremiah's first 2026 Mock Draft

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The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh next April, a city where the Bucs found success this preseason with a last-second field goal to defeat the Steelers. Before next April, though, there will be plenty of speculation and buildup for the team and who they may add to the roster through the draft.

NFL Media's Daniel Jeremiah recently released the latest 2026 NFL mock draft of the cycle. Within it, the Bucs were attached to Texas A&M pass rusher Cashius Howell. The SEC defender is a wild card in the draft community due to his potential to have smaller arms as a pass rusher, but when you see him work he is undeniably one of the best in the country at his position.

Jeremiah explains the pick, writing, "One of my favorite players to study, Howell plays 100 mph at all times and has the production to back it up (27 career sacks, 35.5 tackles for loss)."

Adding Howell opposite Yaya Diaby could be exactly what the Bucs pass rush needs. They have some pieces to work with, they are just looking for that one monster to take things over, and while Howell may or may not be that one, he could be a big piece of the puzzle.

This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Bucs get edge rusher in Daniel Jeremiah's first 2026 NFL Mock Draft

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