The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine has officially wrapped up, marking another milestone passed on the road to the 2025 NFL Draft. Pro Days and the NFL's free agency period are right around the corner, and teams are gearing up to overhaul their teams ahead of the upcoming NFL season.

For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the 2025 season ended on a disappointing note, losing in heartbreaking fashion to the Washington Commanders in the Wild Card round. The offense lost offensive coordinator Liam Coen, and they still have major problems with their defensive operation.

However, the Buccaneers' front office is one of the best in the league. How should they handle the 2025 NFL Draft to keep themselves as the leaders of the NFC South?  

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Post-Combine 2025 NFL 7-Round Mock Draft

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Round 1, Pick 19: Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia

Ask 10 different scouts where Jalon Walker plays at the NFL level, and you'll probably get an even 50-50 split between linebacker and edge rusher. Truthfully, it's not an easy answer and will largely depend on the scheme he ends up in.

I believe Todd Bowles's system would be a terrific fit for him at either position, and his elite athleticism tends to translate in the attacking role Bowles would put him in. 

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Round 2, Pick 53: Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA

Who knows the future of Lavonte David in Tampa Bay, but the rest of the Buccaneers' linebackers are far from inspiring. This unit was routinely picked on in both coverage and in the run game all season. They desperately need an upgrade (or two…maybe three) in this room. 

Carson Schwesinger has just one year of starting experience, but he is a tremendous athlete with terrific instincts. 

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Round 3, Pick 84: Savion Williams, WR, TCU

At one point it sounded like Chris Godwin was a sure thing to return to Tampa Bay, but they have yet to work out a deal and he is poised to hit free agency. While that could change soon, it hasn't by the time of this writing. Tampa Bay will need to replace his unique skill set if they want to maintain their offensive success of recent seasons. 

Savion Williams is a unique evaluation with the way TCU utilized him, but he is a dangerous threat with the ball in his hands and can similarly threaten defenses to how Godwin has done for years. 

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Round 4, Pick 120: Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State

Tampa Bay's cornerback room was done no favors by their lack of a pass rush and linebacker corps, but this unit needs an overhaul as well. 

A smooth, twitchy athlete, Jacob Parrish can hang on the outside and in the slot at the next level and should give Tampa Bay a reliable starter at cornerback. 

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Round 5, Pick 158: Kitan Crawford, SAF, Nevada

Tampa Bay recently released Jordan Whitehead and seemingly plan to move Christian Izien back into the slot, opening up a spot in their safety room. 

Kitan Crawford is flying under the radar thanks to his small school status, but he is an explosive and physical safety who covers ground in a hurry and is a terrific tackler in the open field. He would add a nice rotational playmaker to the secondary and give the Buccaneers an elite special teamer. 

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Round 7, Pick 237: Joe Huber, OL, Wisconsin

The Buccaneers seemingly always take an offensive lineman and there's no reason to buck that trend now with multiple free agents set to depart this offseason. 

Joe Huber is a steady, smooth blocker with experience at right tackle, center, and both guard spots. That kind of versatility would be a welcome addition as swing depth for Tampa Bay.