Buccaneers Mock Draft Monday envisions a defense-heavy haul across seven rounds: A.J. Harris, Whit Weeks, Dani Dennis-Sutton, Zachariah Branch, Luke Altmeyer, Marlin Klein and Jeremiah Wright. The plan targets LB, edge, TE, DL and interior OL, betting that a playmaking defense can anchor TB’s ceiling.

Week 1 vs. Atlanta underscores TB's needs in the secondary and pass rush, making corner upgrades and a deeper front seven ideal for fantasy-friendly exposure and a stronger overall roster outlook for 2026.

Tampa Bay locked in two 2022 draftees, with Luke Goedeke signing a four-year, 90 million contract and Zyon McCollum agreeing to a three-year, 48 million deal ahead of Week 1 vs Atlanta in 2025. The moves keep the core of TB’s 2022 class in place as rookie deals wind down, signaling a push to sustain a stable offensive line and developing secondary for the coming season.

With injuries shaping last year’s DB chemistry and a Week 1 showdown on the horizon, these extensions set a tone of continuity that fantasy players will monitor for value shifts across TB’s offense and defense in 2025. The 2022 class is transitioning from rookie deals to a stabilized core, fueling optimism for the Buccaneers’ system and fantasy outputs.

Tampa Bay locked in Zyon McCollum on a three-year, $48 million extension, keeping him as a starter through 2028, while Luke Goedeke joined with a four-year, $90 million deal to fortify the O-line. McCollum posted 57.4% allowed in 2024 with 2 INTs, 17 passes defended, and 82 tackles, including a pivotal 3rd-and-5 breakup that sealed the division and helped Evans reach 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons. The move signals TB’s commitment to a stable, high-floor defense and a potent, consistent offense in 2025.

McCollum’s rise came after 2023 injuries to Davis and Dean, transitioning him from spot duty to a full-time starter. Goedeke’s extension shores up protection for a returning QB, while Evans remains the primary weapon in a now-more-complete TB attack. The combo strengthens fantasy outlooks for TB receivers and defensive backs alike in 2025.

Tristin McCollum landed with the Las Vegas Raiders off waivers, a 6-3 safety with Texans practice squad days and an Eagles stint that included a Super Bowl run. Vegas sees him as a big, rangy depth piece and a potential special-teams standout behind Chinn and Pola-Mao.

Replacing Thomas Harper, he fits into a four-safety group while Raiders brass Brandon Hunt and John Spytek tie the move to a broader roster reshaping. His twin Zyon McCollum and Raiders ties add a family angle to Vegas' defensive depth plan. In fantasy, expect a ST-heavy role with occasional defensive snaps push.