For the past three seasons, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were led by Tom Brady, who will undoubtedly go down as one of the top quarterbacks of all time. Now, the Buccaneers are looking for their quarterback of the future. But NFL Draft analyst thinks they’ll ultimately have to wait until next year for that with USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams becoming draft eligible in 2024.
During his latest 2024 mock draft, Todd McShay predicted that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will trade up to select Caleb Williams with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft given the team’s current quarterback situation.
“The Bucs are going into the 2023 season with Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask under center, but I don’t think either is the long-term plan — especially since Mayfield is on a cheap, one-year deal,” wrote McShay. “Mayfield was last in QBR in 2022 (24.6), and Trask, a second-rounder in 2021, has thrown nine passes in the NFL.
“Williams is coming off a Heisman season, throwing for 4,537 yards in 2022. He has a good arm and excels at creating when things break down. He’s an exceptional QB prospect and would be worth the move up from No. 5 to get him.”
It’s safe to say the Buccaneers won’t be the only team that wants Williams, but the fit certainly makes sense.
[ESPN]
