As the 2024 NFL Draft approaches, teams are finalizing their preparations to strengthen their 2023 seasons. The draft starts in Detroit, Michigan, with the first round scheduled for Thursday night, and the Buccaneers will make their pick in the latter third after making the playoffs last year.
The team is considering selecting a premier player along the offensive line, a pass rusher, or help solidify their defensive backs with the 26th overall pick. In a recent first-round mock draft by CBS Sports’ Will Brinson, there is a trend with the projection of the Buccaneers selecting elite cornerback Terion Arnold from the University of Alabama.
Arnold is a Tallahassee, Florida native who had an impressive college career. He earned honors like FWAA Freshman All-American and Freshman All-SEC in his early years at Tuscaloosa. In his redshirt sophomore season, he earned recognition as a first-team Associated Press All-American and All-SEC first-team member.
With the Bucs trading away Carlton Davis III and adding players like Zyon McCollum and Tavierre Thomas, they are still in need of bolstering their defensive backfield. Therefore, selecting Arnold would be a valuable addition to their roster. Follow BucsGameday on Twitter and Facebook for more coverage of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throughout the 2024 offseason as they prepare for the upcoming draft and continue to build their roster.