Buccaneers 2026 UDFA Tracker: Keeping up with each signing as Tampa Bay looks to add sleeper talent after the draft
Jason Licht and the Buccaneers killed the 2026 NFL Draft, but they can still find some good players when it comes to the undrafted free agent signing period. Keep up with everything using our own Buccaneers UDFA tracker, here.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers knocked the 2026 NFL Draft out of the park, but there’s still plenty of work to do when it comes to undrafted free agent signings, or UDFAs, as it’s commonly known.
The Buccaneers quickly kicked things off after the draft, so let’s go ahead and dive into the UDFA tracker and what each signing means.
Buccaneers 2026 UDFA tracker
- Kansas Jayhawks QB Jalon Daniels: Per Tom Pelissero, Daniels joins the Buccaneers with a $247k base salary that includes a $25k signing bonus. In an ideal world, he’ll compete with not only Conner Bazelak for the QB3 job, but also Jake Browning for the backup spot behind Baker Mayfield.
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets WR Eric Rivers: CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reports Rivers will sign with the Bucs. Contract details are currently unknown.
- Arizona Wildcats DL Deshawn McKnight: Per Tom Pelissero, McKnight is the third Buccaneers UDFA signing and on this tracker, obviously. He recorded 11.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks in 2025.
- Charlotte 49ers S Ja’Qurious Conley: There’s not a lot of information on Conley. According to Charlotte’s team website, he finished the 2025 season with 64 total tackles, three interceptions, one forced fumble, one recored fumble, and two pass break-ups.
- LSU Tigers EDGE Jack Pyburn: Per Team 980’s Ben Standig, the Buccaneers are signing Pyburn. He’s an interesting signing because Dane Brugler gave him a sixth round grade and he’s a good run defender. He also played special teams, so he can certainly give Nick Jackson a run for his money.
- Kentucky Wildcats P Aidan Laros: Per FOX Sports’ Greg Auman, the Bucs are signing Laros. Riley Dixon wasn’t the best option last year, so it’ll be interesting to see just how much Laros can challenge him.
- Rutgers Scarlett Knights TE Kenny Fletcher: Per Fox Sports’ Greg Auman, Fletcher has 46 catches over the last two seasons and is a 6-foot-3, 250-pound tight end.
- Arizona Wildcats CB Ayden Garnes: Per Arye Pulli, the Bucs are signing Garnes, who has shown an ability to make plays on the ball via five career interceptions over the course of 42 games.
- Nebraska Cornhuskers LB Javin Wright: Per Jordan Schultz, Wright is signing with the Buccaneers after recording 86 total tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, nine pass break-ups, and one interception in 2025.
- North Carolina State Wolfpack LB Caden Fordham: Per the Wolfpack’s team website, Fordham is joining the Buccaneers. He really racked up the stat sheet last year, recording 143 total tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, two interceptions, and a forced fumble.
- Army Black Knights Noah Short: I didn’t designate Short at a certain position for a reason – he doesn’t have a true spot and that’s a good thing. Regardless, he totaled 1,093 total offensive yards that include passing, rushing, and receiving yards, plus, three total touchdowns in 2025. He’s an all-around weapon and a fun add to the practice squad.
- Fresno State Bulldogs LS Wesley Brown: What do you want me to truly add about a long-snapper? I’m being facetious, but serious, at the same time!
- Nebraska Cornhuskers iOL Henry Lutovsky: Per On3 Sports’ Steven Sipple, Lutovsky is signing with the Buccaneers. Per Dane Brugler, he “needs to do a better job keeping his lower and upper halves on the same page, but he looks the part, with the aggressive streak and tools to compete for a reserve role.”
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets CB Jy Gilmore: A 5-foot-9, 190-pound corner, Gilmore finished his six-year career with five interceptions.
We will be sure to update this list as soon as more information becomes available!