The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one of the most successful professional American football teams in history. Founded in 1976, they have been a part of the National Football League for over four decades now and compete with other teams as a member club of the NFL’s National Football Conference South division. With their long-standing tradition of excellence both on and off the field, they have established themselves as an integral part of not only Florida’s sports culture but that of all NFL fans across America.
1. Mike Evans
Wide receiver
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LV)
- Second-team All-Pro (2016)
- 4× Pro Bowl (2016, 2018, 2019, 2021)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2014)
- Consensus All-American (2013)
- First-team All-SEC (2013)
Mike Evans is a wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was drafted in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
Evans has played for the Buccaneers since joining the team in 2014, appearing in over 100 games during his career.
His most noteworthy achievements include being selected to both Pro Bowls (2015, 2016) and earning First-Team All-Pro honors in 2017.
In 2018, he set new franchise records with 1,819 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns on 111 receptions – leading Tampa Bay to their first playoff appearance in six years.
The 2019 season saw Evans post another strong campaign with 87 catches for 1,524 yards and 10 touchdowns – good enough for second place behind Antonio Brown on the league's all-time receiving list.
As well as continuing to be one of the game's top receivers at age 29, Evans also showed off his versatility by starting 11 games at running back this year due to an injury crisis at that position.
Mike Evans is a prolific receiver who has been successful in the NFL since he was drafted in 2013. Evans is known for his big play ability and has record-breaking numbers throughout his career.
He led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to their first Super Bowl championship in 2018 and continues to be one of the league's top receivers.
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2. Derrick Brooks
Linebacker
Career
- Super Bowl champion (XXXVII)
- NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2002)
- Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2000)
- 5× First-team All-Pro (1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005)
- 4× Second-team All-Pro (1997, 1998, 2001, 2003)
- 11× Pro Bowl (1997–2006, 2008)
- NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1995)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers No. 55 retired
- Bart Starr Award (2004)
- Jack Lambert Trophy (1994)
- 2× Consensus All-American (1993, 1994)
- Bowl Coalition national champion (1993)
- ACC Defensive Player of the Year (1993)
- Florida State Seminoles Jersey No. 10 honored
Derrick Brooks is a hall of Famer and one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1995 and played for them until 2008.
During his career, he won two Super Bowls (2002, 2004) and three Pro Bowl MVP awards. Derrick Brooks has also been recognized with numerous other awards, such as being named to the NFL All-Decade Team of the 2000s and 2010s respectively.
Derrick Brooks is a well-known NFL veteran who was an instrumental part of the Tampa Bay Storm's Super Bowl victory in XXXVII. Brooks has been honored with many awards and accolades, including five First-team All-Pro selections and four Second-team honors.
He also played 11 seasons in the Pro Bowl and was named to the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team. Derrick Brooks currently holds several Buccaneers records, most notably for being the team's all-time leader in sacks (122). He retired from football following Tampa Bay's 2017 season finale.
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3. Warren Sapp
Defensive tackle
Career
- Super Bowl champion (XXXVII)
- NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1999)
- 4× First-team All-Pro (1999–2002)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (1997, 1998)
- 7× Pro Bowl (1997–2003)
- NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
- NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1995)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers No. 99 retired
- National champion (1991)
- Lombardi Award (1994)
- Bronko Nagurski Trophy (1994)
- Bill Willis Trophy (1994)
- Big East Defensive Player of the Year (1994)
- Unanimous All-American (1994)
- Second-team All-American (1993)
- 2× First-team All-Big East (1993–1994)
Warren Sapp was a dominant defensive tackle in the NFL for over a decade. He won three Super Bowls with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and also played for the Oakland Raiders and Miami Dolphins.
Warren Sapp is one of only two players to be named to six Pro Bowls (the other being Michael Strahan). In 2003, he was convicted of felony assault after attacking a woman outside an Atlanta nightclub; he served less than two years in prison before returning to football.
He announced his retirement from professional football in February 2016, following several injuries that had slowed him down recently Warren Sapp was one of the most dominant defensive players in NFL history.
He was a four-time All-Pro and two-time Second-team All-Pro, and he led the Buccaneers to their only Super Bowl victory.
Warren Sapp also won several awards during his career, including the Lombardi Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Bill Willis Trophy, and Big East Defensive Player of the Year. After playing for Tampa Bay for 11 seasons, Warren Sapp was inducted into the Buccaneers' Ring of Honor in 2003.
In 2006, Warren Sapp became part of the NFL's all-decade team alongside other legends such as Jerry Rice and Dan Marino.
Since retiring from football in 2004, Warren Sapp has worked as an analyst on various sports programs across networks nationwide.
4. Lee Roy Selmon
Defensive end
Career
- NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1979)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (1979, 1980, 1982)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (1978, 1984)
- 6× Pro Bowl (1979–1984)
- NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor
- Tampa Stadium Krewe of Honor
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers No. 63 retired
- Outland Trophy (1975)
- Lombardi Award (1975)
- UPI Lineman of the Year (1975)
Selmon was an All-Pro defensive end in the NFL for 12 seasons. Selmon played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1976 to 1984 and helped lead them to two NFC Championship Games and one Super Bowl appearance.
Selmon died of a heart attack at age 56 in 2011. Selmon was a dominant defensive lineman in the NFL during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Selmon was named to three first-team All-Pro teams and two second-team All-Pros, and he also played in six Pro Bowl games.
Selmon is best known for his standout performance against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XIII, where he recorded 2 sacks and forced a fumble that led to Tampa Bay's only touchdown of the game.
Selmon retired from football after playing 13 seasons, all with Tampa Bay, where he was inducted into the Ring of Honor and later became part of the Buccaneers' Krewe of Honor.
He is currently a member of both the Lombardi Award and UPI Lineman of the Year Hall Of Fame Selections as well as is enshrined in both Tampa Stadium's Krewe of Honor (for his contributions on defense) as well as Raymond James Stadium's Bucs Wall Of Fame (as an offensive player).
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5. John Lynch
Career
- Super Bowl champion (XXXVII)
- 2× First-team All-Pro (1999, 2000)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (2001, 2002)
- 9× Pro Bowl (1997, 1999–2002, 2004–2007)
- Bart Starr Award (2007)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor
- Denver Broncos Ring of Fame
Lynch was the GM of the San Francisco 49ers from 2012 to 2019. He previously worked in various roles with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos, and New England Patriots.
Lynch is considered a mastermind behind one of the most successful eras in NFL history, as his teams won five Super Bowls between 2009 and 2013. In 2019, he stepped down from his role as GM after leading San Francisco to their first-ever championship victory since 1994.
John Lynch played football for the University of Utah and was drafted in the first round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
He is most well-known for his 11 years with the San Francisco 49ers, where he became a two-time First-team All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowl player. In 2019, John Lynch was elected PFWA Executive of the Year.
6. Tom Brady
Quarterback
Career
- 7× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII, LV)
- 5× Super Bowl MVP (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XLIX, LI, LV)
- 3× NFL Most Valuable Player (2007, 2010, 2017)
- 2× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2007, 2010)
- NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2009)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (2007, 2010, 2017)
- 3× Second-team All-Pro (2005, 2016, 2021)
- 15× Pro Bowl (2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009–2018, 2021)
- 5× NFL passing touchdowns leader (2002, 2007, 2010, 2015, 2021)
- 4× NFL passing yards leader (2005, 2007, 2017, 2021)
- 2× NFL passer rating leader (2007, 2010)
- NFL completion percentage leader (2007)
- NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
- NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- New England Patriots All-2000s Team
- New England Patriots All-2010s Team
- New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
- New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team
- Bert Bell Award (2007)
- Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year (2007)
- 2× Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year (2005, 2021)
- National champion (1997)
Tom Brady is one of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history. He has led his team to eleven Super Bowl appearances and five championships, which makes him one of the greatest players in league history.
Tom Brady was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2000 and spent 10 seasons with them before joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020. In his time with the Pats and Bucs, he has won numerous awards including MVP, AP Most Valuable Player, and Pro Football Hall of Fame induction (in 2018).
His success on the field extends off it as well; Tom Brady is married to Gisele Bundchen (one of Hollywood's biggest stars) and they have three children together.
Two sons, Benjamin and Maximus, and a daughter Vivienne Jolie-Brady. Tom Brady is a three-time NFL MVP, two-time Super Bowl champion, and 15-time Pro Bowler.
He led the Patriots to their fourth championship in 2017 and fifth overall in 2018. Brady has also set numerous passing records during his illustrious career, including most touchdown passes (5), yards (5,021), and completions (508).
The 39-year-old has shown no signs of slowing down as he continues to amass accolades both on and off the field.
7. Ronde Barber
Cornerback
Career
- Super Bowl champion (XXXVII)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (2001, 2004, 2005)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (2002, 2006)
- 5× Pro Bowl (2001, 2004–2006, 2008)
- NFL interceptions co-leader (2001)
- NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor
- ACC Rookie of the Year (1994)
- Virginia Cavaliers Jersey No. 19 retired
Ronde Barber was a three-time All-Pro cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played in 134 games over 10 seasons, recording 583 tackles, seven interceptions, and two sacks.
Barber is a member of both the Bucs' Ring of Honor and the NFL's Hall of Fame. Ronde retired from playing football in 2012 after ten seasons with the Buccaneers.
Since retiring from football, Barber has worked as an analyst on ESPN's Monday Night Football coverage Ronde Barber is a three-time first-team All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowler.
He led the NFL in interceptions during his career, which was also a record at the time he retired. Barber played for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, and Jacksonville Jaguars over his 14-year career.
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8. Lavonte David
Linebacker
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LV)
- First-team All-Pro (2013)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (2016, 2020)
- Pro Bowl (2015)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2012)
- Big Ten Linebacker of the Year (2011)
- Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year (2010)
- 2× First-team All-American (2010, 2011)
- First-team All-Big Ten (2011)
- First-team All-Big 12 (2010)
Lavonte David was born in 1990 and is from Miami, Florida. David played college football at Nebraska before being drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2012.
He has since had a successful NFL career, playing for the Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, and New York Giants. In 2018 he signed with the Los Angeles Rams as a free agent after spending one season with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Lavonte is known for his hard-hitting play on defense and continues to make an impact in the league today. Lavonte David is an all-pro linebacker who helped lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to their first Super Bowl victory in franchise history.
David was a two-time second-team All-Pro and Pro Bowler in 2015. He also earned First Team All-American honors in 2010 and 2011, both as a junior and senior at Florida State University.
With 1,335 total tackles over his career thus far, David ranks fourth on the Bucs’ all-time tackle list behind Derrick Brooks (1,569), Warren Sapp (1,336), and Ronde Barber (1,332).
Outside of football, he has been active with several charities including The Lavonte David Foundation for Children which helps underprivileged children gain access to education beyond.
What they would normally have access to due to financial reasons or family issues such as abuse or neglect.
Operation Homefront provides support for military families through transitional housing programs while their loved ones are away fighting overseas conflicts.
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9. Tristan Wirfs
Tackle
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LV)
- First-team All-Pro (2021)
- 2× Pro Bowl (2021, 2022)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2020)
- Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year (2019)
- First-team All-Big Ten (2019)
- First-team All-American (2019)
Tristan Wirfs was a highly touted prospect coming out of high school, and the Buccaneers were happy to select him with the 13th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
In his rookie season, he started all 16 games at left tackle for Tampa Bay and helped pave the way for running back Ronald Jones II to have an impressive breakout year.
The 2021 campaign will be Wirfs' second full season in the NFL and he is looking forward to continuing his progression as one of the league's top offensive tackles. Tristan Wirfs is one of the best offensive linemen in the NFL.
He was a first-team All-American and Super Bowl champion with the Los Angeles Rams. Tristan has played 46 games over four seasons, starting all but one of them.
He has been a key part of two Big Ten championships and three Pro Bowl appearances for the Rams during that time period.
With his play on both sides of the ball, Tristan is an invaluable member of any team he plays for and will continue to be a force in the NFL for years to come.
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10. Mike Alstott
Running back
Career
- Super Bowl champion (XXXVII)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (1997–1999)
- Second-Team All-Pro (1996)
- 6× Pro Bowl (1997–2002)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor
- Consensus All-Big Ten (1995)
- Purdue Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame
- Indiana Football Hall of Fame (2014)
Alstott was a fullback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1996 to 2007. He is best known for his touchdown run against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXVII.
Alstott also played for the Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers in parts of four seasons each, totaling 1,032 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on 239 carries (5.8 avg.) across all three teams combined.
After finishing his playing career, Alstott became an analyst with NFL Network and ESPN Radio's "NFL GameDay" broadcasts before joining Fox Sports as an NFL studio analyst in 2018. Alstott was a three-time first-team All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowler in the NFL.
He is most famous for his role as the lead back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their run to the Super Bowl XXXVII championship game in 2002.
Alstott also played for the Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears, and Washington Redskins before retiring after the 2008 season.
In 2013, Alstott was enshrined in both the Purdue Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame and the Indiana Football Hall of Fame. Mike Alstott passed away at age 43 on October 12th, 2017 due to complications from diabetes.
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11. Cameron Brate
Tight end
Career
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014)
- New Orleans Saints (2015)*
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2015–present)
Cameron Brate is a tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
Brate played college football at Harvard and had standout performances both as a receiver and blocker.
In his four seasons with Tampa Bay, he has averaged 48 receptions for 605 yards and three touchdowns per season. At 31 years old.
Cameron Brate still has plenty of potential to improve upon in his career, which makes him one of the most promising players on the Buccaneer's roster Cameron Brate is a talented tight end who has had success in the NFL.
He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2015 and has been a mainstay on their offense since then. In 2018, he set career highs with 34 receptions and 442 yards receiving.
Cameron Brate is an exciting player to watch due to his ability to stretch the field vertically as well as create mismatches for opposing defenses downfield.
12. Rob Gronkowski
Tight end
Career
- 4× Super Bowl champion (XLIX, LI, LIII, LV)
- NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2014)
- 4× First-team All-Pro (2011, 2014, 2015, 2017)
- 5× Pro Bowl (2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017)
- NFL receiving touchdowns leader (2011)
- NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2010)
- New England Patriots All-2010s Team
- New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team
- Third-team All-American (2008)
- First-team All-Pac-10 (2008)
Rob Gronkowski is a professional tight end for the New England Patriots. He has been with the team since 2010 and has had several notable seasons, including in 2017 when he recorded 69 catches for 1,082 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Gronkowski was born on May 14, 1989, in Amherst, New York. After high school, he attended Arizona where he played football as well as basketball, and track. He was drafted by the Patriots in 2010 and made his NFL debut that year.
Since then he has become one of the most popular players in league history, playing a pivotal role in many of their successes over the years including back-to-back Super Bowl titles (2017–2018).
Gronkowski retired from football at the end of 2018 but is still contracted to play for Tampa Bay Buccaneers next season after signing a one-year deal earlier this year. Rob Gronkowski is one of the most dominant tight ends in NFL history.
He has more than 15 career touchdowns in the postseason, which ranks second all-time behind only Jerry Rice. In addition to his scoring ability, Gronkowski is also a dangerous receiver out of the backfield.
He was named First-team All-Pro in 2014 and 2015 and Second-team All-Pro this year. Despite being injury prone at times over his long career, Gronkowski remains one of the biggest stars in professional football today.
13. Devin White
Linebacker
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LV)
- Second-team All-Pro (2020)
- Pro Bowl (2021)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2019)
- Butkus Award (2018)
- Consensus All-American (2018)
- Second-team All-American (2017)
- 2× First-team All-SEC (2017, 2018)
Devin White was a linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019. He was drafted in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Bucs.
White played college football at LSU, where he won two SEC titles and was a consensus All-American as a junior in 2018.
White has appeared in 14 games for the Buccaneers so far during his career, recording 36 tackles (21 solos), one sack, one interception, and five pass defenses.
Devin White was a two-time First-team All-SEC selection and a consensus All-American in his junior and senior seasons at LSU.
He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams as the first overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, he led all rookies in tackles (106), sacks (10), and forced fumbles (4).
The Rams won Super Bowl LIII over the New England Patriots on February 3, 2025, with White playing an instrumental role including recording 2 defensive touchdowns during the game.
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14. Doug Williams
Career
- Jacksonville Jaguars (1995–1996)
- College scout
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2004–2008)
- Personnel executive
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2009–2010)
- Coordinator of pro scouting
- Virginia Destroyers (2010–2011)
- General manager
- Washington Redskins (2014–2016)
- Personnel executive
- Washington Redskins (2017–2019)
- Senior vice president of player personnel
- Washington Football Team (2020)
- Senior vice president of player development
- Washington Football Team / Commanders (2021–present)
- Senior advisor
Doug Williams was a very successful player in the NFL. He played for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oakland Raiders, and Oklahoma/Arizona Outlaws. Doug Williams is known as one of the best wide receivers in NFL history.
He finished with over 1,500 yards and 12 touchdowns in his career. After retiring from playing football, Doug Williams became a senior advisor to the Washington Commanders team in 2022. Doug Williams played 13 seasons in the NFL as a quarterback for the Washington Redskins.
He led Washington to three Super Bowls and was named MVP of two of them (Super Bowl XXII and Super Bowl XXVI). In 1987 he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent but only played one season for them before retiring.
Williams has since been inducted into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame.
15. Chris Godwin
Wide receiver
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LV)
- Second-team All-Pro (2019)
- Pro Bowl (2019)
- Third-team All-Big Ten (2016)[2]
Godwin attended Middletown (DE) High School and was a three-sport athlete, playing football, basketball, and baseball.
He originally signed with Penn State as a walk-on in 2014 but eventually became one of the most productive receivers in college history.
Godwin was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft and has since made an impact on their team both on offense and special teams.
In his first season with the Buccaneers, he caught 54 passes for 816 yards and six touchdowns while also recording 27 tackles on defense.
In 2018, Godwin continued to make an impact at receiver for Tampa Bay - catching 71 passes for 1,002 yards and nine touchdowns while adding 43 receptions for 471 yards on special teams' play. Godwin.
He is currently tied for second place in receiving yardage heading into Week 5 of the season behind only Antonio Brown.
Chris Godwin was a standout receiver for the Louisville Cardinals before being drafted in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
Godwin has been successful both as a punt and kick returner in his career, which could help him make an impact on Sundays from Day 1.
The 6'1", 210-pounder is known for his quickness and ability to high-point balls, making him hard to defend downfield.
With Jimmy Garoppolo at quarterback, expect Godwin to have plenty of opportunities this season to show off his skills on offense.
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16. O. J. Howard
Tight end
Career
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2017–2021)
- Buffalo Bills (2022)*
- Houston Texans (2022–present)
O. J. Howard was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2017, and he made his NFL debut that same year. Howard is a tight end who excels at catching passes over the middle of the field.
He has had success with both the Buccaneers and Texans, but maybe most well-known for his performance against.
Alabama in 2016 during which he caught 11 passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns in a 41–14 victory over the Crimson Tide.
In 2020, Howard signed with Houston as an unrestricted free agent following his release from Tampa Bay; however, injuries have limited him to just three games since then (two starts).
At 28 years old, Howard still has plenty of football left to play and could potentially reach elite-level status if he can stay healthy throughout his career O.J.
Howard is a budding superstar in the NFL and has all the potential to be one of the best receivers in league history.
Howard was selected with the fifth pick in the 2018 draft and wasted no time making an impact, catching 19 touchdowns as a rookie while averaging 21 yards per catch.
The 22-year-old has continued his stellar play throughout his career and looks like he's only going to get better, which makes him a huge threat for any defense he faces off against over the next decade or so.
17. Simeon Rice
Defensive lineman
Career
- Super Bowl champion (XXXVII)
- NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1996)
- First-team All-Pro (2002)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (1999, 2003)
- 3× Pro Bowl (1999, 2002, 2003)
- NFL forced fumbles co-leader (2003)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1996)
- Jack Lambert Trophy (1995)
- 2× First-team All-American (1994, 1995)
- Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year (1994)
- Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Year (1992)
Rice was a dominant defensive end in the NFL for nearly a decade. He won two Super Bowls with the Arizona Cardinals and was an All-Pro selection three times.
Rice spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos, and Indianapolis Colts before retiring in 2007. Rice was a force on the defensive side of the ball for many years, making All-Pro teams in 2002 and 2003.
Rice led the NFL with 25 forced fumbles in 2003, which is still an NFL record. Rice also had five interceptions, 35 pass deflections, and 1 safety during his career.
18. Hardy Nickerson
Career
- Chicago Bears (2007) (LB)
- Bishop O'Dowd HS (CA) (2010–2013) (HC)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014–2015) (LB)
- San Francisco 49ers (2016) (LB)
- Illinois (2016–2018) (DC/LB)
Hardy Nickerson was a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1987-1992. He then played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars before joining the Green Bay Packers in 2002.
Hardy is best remembered for his time with the Steelers, where he won two Super Bowls (XXXIII and XXXV). In 1999, Hardy was diagnosed with testicular cancer but battled it successfully and returned to play football later that year.
After retiring as a player, Hardy became an NFL analyst on TV networks such as Fox Sports and ESPN until 2016 when he retired completely due to health reasons again.
The 57-year-old is currently living in Southern California with his wife and children Hardy Nickerson is a linebacker who has played in the NFL for over 20 years.
Hardy Nickerson was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1997 and spent his first ten seasons with them before moving to Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2014.
In 2016, he signed with the San Francisco 49ers and made one more Pro Bowl appearance before retiring at the end of the 2018 season.
Hardy Nickerson's career highlights include being named an All-Pro five times, as well as winning 'The Whizzer White NFL Man of The Year award in 1997.
Also Played For: university of california
19. Tyler Johnson
Wide receiver
Career
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2021)
- Houston Texans (2022)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2022–present)*
Tyler Johnson was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and attended North Community High School. Tyler played college football at the University of Minnesota and was a standout receiver for their Golden Gophers team from 2016-2019.
In 2020, Johnson was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. As a rookie wide receiver with the Buccaneers, he made an immediate impact on both sides of the ball making starts all over the field while leading his team to a 9-7 record in his first season as a pro player.
In 2021, Tyler signed a new two-year contract extension with Tampa Bay that will keep him with the Bucs through 2024. Tyler Johnson was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Tyler played college football at Miami (FL). In his rookie season, he started 14 games and recorded 51 receptions for 693 yards and four touchdowns.In 2019, Tyler started all 16 games and led the Bucs with 97 receptions for 1,402 yards and nine touchdowns.
He has also been a key contributor on special teams throughout his career thus far with 38 tackles including one sack as a returner and two interceptions off of punts/kickoffs respectively...one returned for a touchdown against Pittsburgh in Week 4 this year.
20. Gerald McCoy
Defensive tackle
Career
- First-team All-Pro (2013)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (2014, 2016)
- 6× Pro Bowl (2012–2017)
- Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year (2007)
- 2× First-team All-American (2008, 2009)
- 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2008, 2009)
Gerald McCoy was drafted first overall in the 2010 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played college football at Oklahoma and helped lead the team to a BCS National Championship in 2009.
After spending four seasons with the Buccaneers, he signed with the Carolina Panthers in 2019. In 2020, Gerald McCoy joined his third NFL team when he signed with the Dallas Cowboys.
Outside of football, McCoy is also involved in charity work and promotes healthy eating habits among youth through his "Gerald McCoy Foundation".
He has been married to his wife Korie since 2013 and they have two children together - daughter Kiari (born 2016) and son Knox (born 2018). Gerald McCoy is a two-time Second Team All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowler.
McCoy was an early standout at Oklahoma, earning First-Team All-American honors as a freshman in 2007.
He became one of the top defensive players in the NFL during his seven seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joining the Dallas Cowboys in 2017.
Gerald McCoy will be missed by both teams he has played for – Tampa Bay and Dallas have each said goodbye to their best player since signing with another team this offseason.
Also Played For: madden nfl 18
21. Kyle Trask
Quarterback
Career
- Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award (2020)
- Second-team All-SEC (2020)
- FBS passing touchdowns leader (2020)
Kyle Trask was born on March 6, 1998, in Manvel, Texas. He attended high school at Manvel and played for the Rams football team before enrolling at Florida in 2016.
Trask started all 13 games as a freshman for the Gators and completed 269 of 479 passes for 3,540 yards with 23 touchdowns and six interceptions.
As a sophomore in 2017, he led Florida to an 11-1 record while completing 283 of 515 passes for 3,819 yards with 28 touchdowns and eight interceptions.
In 2018, Trask led the Gators to another SEC Championship appearance by completing 298 of 507 passes for 4,251 yards with 34 touchdowns and nine interceptions while also rushing 165 times for 847 yards (6th most in NCAA) and 10 scores.
In 2019 he was named first-team All-American by both The Associated Press (AP) and the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).
He finished second behind Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa in voting conducted by coaches from each FBS conference after leading Florida to their fourth consecutive victory over rival Georgia during the season finale which clinched an undefeated regular season including a win against #2 ranked Alabama who they faced earlier that year in their own home stadium – known as “The Swamp”– 41-14.
With his senior season, complete Kyle is now one touchdown away from becoming just the sixth player ever at UF or any college level to have three seasons scoring 30+ points per game passing & rushing combined (.405 avg.).
Additionally, his brother Jordan who is currently playing tight end professionally out of Saskatchewan joined him on this list when he scored 31 pts vs Manitoba.
on September 15th putting them 1st brothers ever both surpassing 3000 yds total between NFL/CFL careers.
Kyle Trask is a quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was born on January 10th, 1995 in Rochester Hills, Michigan, and attended Rochester Adams High School where he played football and baseball.
Trask started his college career at Central Michigan before transferring to Western Kentucky University where he became one of the most successful quarterbacks in school history.
In his three years with WKU, Kyle completed 580 of 941 passes for 7,918 yards with 61 touchdowns and only 14 interceptions while being named first-team All-Conference USA twice and second-team All-American both times as well.
The Buccaneers selected Trask in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft after trading up to select him with their fifth pick overall that year.
So far during his rookie season, Kyle has appeared in five games (four starts) completing 54% of his passes for 635 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions while also rushing 34 times for 153 yards and another touchdown on top of that.
22. James Wilder Sr.
Career
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1981–1989)
- Washington Redskins (1990)
- Detroit Lions (1990)
James Wilder Sr. was a running back in the NFL for over 20 years. He played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, and Detroit Lions. James Wilder Sr.'s professional football career began in 1981 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
He remained with that team until 1989 when he was traded to the Washington Redskins. In 1990, James Wilder Jr.'s father signed with the Detroit Lions and stayed there until his retirement in 1999 at the age of 40 years old.
During his time playing in the NFL, James Wilder Sr compiled over 12,000 rushing yards and scored 72 touchdowns on offense while also adding 1,000 receiving yards and 10 additional scores through receptions from quarterbacks during his tenure as a pro athlete.
James Wilder Jr., who is now 44 years old and works as an analyst for ESPN's college football coverage, credits much of his success to studying under two-time Super Bowl champion coach Chuck Noll at Pittsburgh University.
In 2001, James Wilder Sr., along with three other players (Andre Reed Rick Mirer, and Deion Sanders), was inducted into The Pro Football Hall of Fame.
James Wilder Sr. was a two-time Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro, earning his accolades with the Bears in 1984 and 1985.
He retired after the 1986 season following nine seasons in the NFL which included six straight years of playing in at least 12 games. After retiring from football, he opened up his own restaurant chain called "Wilder's Family Steakhouse.
In 1997, he became part of Fox Sports' broadcast team for their coverage of Super Bowl XXXI alongside play-by-play announcer Pat Summerall as well as analyst Troy Aikman and sideline reporter Jennifer Roberts amongst others.
James Wilder Sr.'s son James Jr. also played football professionally; after graduating from college he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but never made an appearance in a game due to chronic injuries sustained during training camp prior to the 2001 season.
In 2006, James Jr., who had been unemployed since 2002, was hired by ESPN as a studio analyst for College Football on ABC broadcasts before moving into their NFL broadcasting roles beginning with 2011's Week 1 telecast of Sunday Night Football opposite Al Michaels.
23. Ronald Jones II
Running back
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LV)
- PAC-12 All American
- First-team All-Pac-12 (2017)
- Second-team All-Pac-12 (2016)
Ronald Jones II was drafted in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In his first season with the Buccaneers, Jones made five starts and finished with 1,073 rushing yards on 253 carries (4.7 avg.) and four touchdowns.
The Chiefs signed Jones to a contract extension in March 2019 and he has continued to be a key player for them over the past two seasons, averaging 124 rushing yards per game during that time period.
As a member of the Chiefs, Ronald Jones II has led Kansas City to back-to-back playoff appearances and is currently their leading rusher with 2,556 career yards on 358 carries (5 rushers have more).
At 25 years old, Ronald Jones II still has plenty of room to grow as an elite running back in this league Ronald Jones II is an impressive running back prospect who has shown great potential in his short career so far.
He was a fourth-round pick by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2018 NFL Draft and has performed well so far, averaging over 100 yards per game on the ground.
Ronald Jones II also provides valuable receiving skills as he averages nearly 50 receptions per season and scores touchdowns regularly through the air.
The 23-year-old appears to be heading toward stardom and could very well become one of the best running backs in the league at some point in his career.
24. Warrick Dunn
Running back
Career
- NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1997)
- 3× Pro Bowl (1997, 2000, 2005)
- Bart Starr Award (2009)
- Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2004)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1997)
- Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor
- National champion (1993)
- Second-team All-American (1996)
- 3× First-team All-ACC (1994–1996)
- Florida State Seminoles Jersey No. 28 honored
Dunn is a running back who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dunn had a successful career in the NFL, amassing over 10,000 yards from scrimmage.
Dunn was an All-Pro twice during his time in the NFL and also won a Super Bowl with the Buccaneers in 2002. After leaving football behind to focus on his family life, Dunn returned to play for the Bucs in 2008 at age 38.
In 2019, it was announced that Dunn would be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame along with former teammate Derrick Brooks.
Warrick Dunn is considered one of pro football's most versatile players – he excelled as both a rusher and receiver throughout his career.
Warrick Dunn was one of the most dominant running backs in NFL history. He won three Pro Bowls and was an All-Rookie First-Team selection in 1997.
Dunn also had success in college, where he led Florida State to a national championship in 1993 and was voted Second-Team All-American by the Associated Press that year.
After retiring from football, Dunn has continued his involvement with the sport as a commentator for ESPN and Fox Sports 1.
25. Antonio Brown
Wide receiver
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LV)
- 4× First-team All-Pro (2014–2017)
- Second-team All-Pro (2013)
- 7× Pro Bowl (2011, 2013–2018)
- 2× NFL receiving yards leader (2014, 2017)
- 2× NFL receptions leader (2014, 2015)
- NFL receiving touchdowns leader (2018)
- NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
- 2× MAC Special Teams Player of the Year (2008, 2009)
- MAC Freshman of the Year (2007)
- 2× First-team All-American (2008, 2009)
- 2× First-team All-MAC (2008, 2009)
- Second-team All-MAC (2007)
Antonio Brown is one of the most popular and talented wide receivers in NFL history. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2010 and has since totaled over 1,600 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns in his career with the team.
In 2019 he signed with the New England Patriots, where he became a key part of their championship run that ended with a Super Bowl victory.
The 2020 season saw him join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a two-year contract, but unfortunately, they were unable to make it past the first round of playoffs during his tenure there.
Brown remains one of today's top receivers and is widely considered one of football's all-time greats. Antonio Brown is a five-time Pro Bowler and two-time NFL receiving yards leader. He has also been named to the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team and was a Second-team All-American in 2009.
Antonio Brown played college football at Pittsburgh, where he won two MAC Special Teams Player of the Year awards and was twice voted First-team all-conference.
26. Doug Martin
Running back
Career
- First-team All-Pro (2015)
- 2× Pro Bowl (2012, 2015)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2012)
Doug Martin was born in Oakland, California on January 13th, 1989. He attended Stockton's St. Mary's High School before playing college football at Boise State.
After being drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2012, Martin spent four seasons with the team before signing with the Oakland Raiders this offseason.
As a running back, Martin has racked up over 1,000 rushing yards and eight touchdowns during his career thus far Doug Martin is a powerful running back who has enjoyed success in the NFL.
He was named to the First-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl teams in 2015, and he has averaged over 4 yards per carry throughout his career.
Doug Martin also excels as a receiver out of the backfield, with 148 receptions for 1,207 yards and 2 touchdowns on his resume. With continued success in the NFL, it is likely that Doug Martin will be enshrined into the Hall of Fame one day.
Also Played For: boise state university
27. Vincent Jackson
Wide receiver
Career
- San Diego Chargers (2005–2011)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2012–2016)
Vincent Jackson was a two-time Pro Bowler with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and played his entire career from 2005 to 2015.
He had over 1,700 yards receiving in each of his first six seasons, including leading the league in 2007 with 113 receptions for 1,871 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Injuries slowed him down after that point but he still managed 446 catches for 5,083 yards and 31 touchdowns across 16 seasons overall.
After retiring as a player he started working as an analyst on NFL Network where he currently continues to work Vincent Jackson was one of the most prolific receivers in NFL history.
He caught 540 passes for 9,080 yards and 57 touchdowns over a ten-year career with the San Diego Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Oakland Raiders. Jackson is also a three-time Pro Bowler and has been named to two All-Pro teams.
After leaving the NFL following the 2016 season, Jackson signed with the Canadian Football League's BC Lions where he currently plays out his retirement year.
28. Scott Miller
Wide receiver
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LV)
- First-team All-MAC (2016)
- Second-team All-MAC (2018)
- Third-team All-MAC (2017)
Miller was drafted by the Buccaneers in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL draft. Miller attended Bowling Green University and played for the Bulldogs from 2015 to 2018.
He has appeared in 28 games, starting 23 during his time with Tampa Bay. Most notably, Miller had an excellent rookie season in which he recorded 68 receptions for 1,057 yards and four touchdowns.
He is considered a reliable receiver who can make big plays downfield on offense or help out on special teams units as needed Scott Miller is a former standout wide receiver for the Louisville Cardinals.
He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Miller won a Super Bowl with his team, Los Angeles Rams, in 2019. In addition to playing football, Scott also competed in track and field at Louisville University where he earned All-MAC honors as a sprinter and long jumper.
When not playing professional football or competing in track and field, Scott can be found spending time with his family and friends enjoying life on the east coast.
29. Antoine Winfield Jr.
Safety
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LV)
- Pro Bowl (2021)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2020)
- Unanimous All-American (2019)
- First-team All-Big Ten (2019)
- Tatum–Woodson Defensive Back of the Year (2019)
Antoine Winfield Jr. was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020. He played college football at Minnesota and has spent his entire career with the Bucs.
Winfield is a free safety who is active for the team currently. Antoine Winfield Jr. is a professional American football cornerback and return specialist who played for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL).
He was drafted by the Vikings in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft and has also played for the Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets and Miami Dolphins.
Winfield has been selected to four Pro Bowls, two All-Pro teams, one First-team All-Big Ten team, and two Second-team All-Pro teams.
In 2019 he was named a unanimous first-team All-American after recording 19 tackles, 4 interceptions, and 9 sacks on his way to being voted MVP of Michigan State's Rose Bowl victory over Washington State.
Antoine Winfield Jr.'s accolades have not stopped there – he won Super Bowl LVI with his former team Minneapolis as well as multiple individual awards including PFWA.
Defensive Back of Year in 2019 and Tatum–Woodson Defensive Back of Year in 2020 at MSU alongside fellow Spartan Darian Hicks.
30. Brad Johnson
Quarterback
Career
- Minnesota Vikings (1992–1998)
- Washington Redskins (1999–2000)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2001–2004)
- Minnesota Vikings (2005–2006)
- Dallas Cowboys (2007–2008)
Brad Johnson was a quarterback in the NFL for 16 seasons, most notably with the Minnesota Vikings. He played in 4 Pro Bowls and led his team to one playoff appearance.
Brad Johnson was born on September 13th, 1968 in Marietta, Georgia, and attended Owen High School before playing college football at Florida State. After being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 1992,
He spent four seasons with them before being traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1998 where he remained until 2001 when he signed with the Carolina Panthers.
In 2002, Johnson joined the Atlanta Falcons and finished his career with two years of play for Dallas Cowboys (2004–2005).
After retiring from professional football, Brad Johnson started working as an analyst for Fox Sports Net and served as a color commentator for their coverage of Super Bowl XLVIII.
Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews respectively Brad Johnson is a former NFL quarterback who played for the Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings, and Dallas Cowboys.
He won two Super Bowls with the Bucs in 2002 and 2003, and he was also named to two Pro Bowls during his career.
Johnson finished his career with 166 touchdown passes and 122 interceptions – making him one of the most successful quarterbacks of all time.
After retiring from playing football, Johnson started working as an analyst on NFL Network – where he continues to work today.
31. Shaquil Barrett
Linebacker
Career
- 2× Super Bowl champion (50, LV)
- Second-team All-Pro (2019)
- 2× Pro Bowl (2019, 2021)
- Deacon Jones Award (2019)
- MWC Defensive Player of the Year (2013)
Barrett was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2014. He played for the team until 2018 when he was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Barrett has had a successful career with both teams, recording over 100 tackles and five sacks in his time with the Broncos and Buccaneers.
He is currently playing for Tampa Bay in 2019. Shaquil Barrett is a two-time Super Bowl champion and Pro Bowler. He was named the MWC Defensive Player of the Year in 2013.
Barrett has 348 tackles, 54 sacks, 2 interceptions and 19 fumble recoveries in his career to date. He will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining an injured reserve designation earlier this year.
Also Played For: colorado state university football
32. Giovani Bernard
Running back
Career
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2013)
- Third-team All-American (2012)
- ACC Brian Piccolo Award (2011)
- First-team All-ACC (2011, 2012)
- ACC Offensive Player of the Year (2012)
- CFPA Punt Returner Trophy (2012)
Bernard was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on November 22nd, 1991. After high school, Bernard attended the University of North Carolina where he played running back for two seasons.
In 2013 Bernard was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the NFL Draft and spent four years with them before signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021.
As a professional runner, Bernard has accumulated over 5,000 rushing yards and 43 touchdowns across his career thus far.
Giovani Bernard is a former college football running back who was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Bernard has had an impressive career in the NFL, playing for three different teams over six seasons.
He has rushed for over 3,000 yards and 22 touchdowns while also catching 365 passes for 2,990 yards and 14 receiving touchdowns.
In 2019, Bernard signed with the Oakland Raiders as a free agent after spending two years with the Minnesota Vikings. The veteran rusher will be looking to help lead Oakland to success in his final season in the league.
Also Played For: north carolina tar heels football
33. Ke'Shawn Vaughn
Running back
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LV)
- SEC Newcomer of the Year (2018)
Ke'Shawn Vaughn was drafted by the Buccaneers in 2020. He played college football at Illinois and Vanderbilt.
In his two seasons with the Buccaneers, he has accumulated 1,111 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 296 carries (4.5 yards per carry).
Ke'Shawn is a hard runner who can break through tackles easily and create yardage for himself or his teammates. Vaughn was originally signed by the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2018.
He made his NFL debut during Week 1 of the season and finished with two rushing touchdowns on 29 carries for 295 yards and a 4.5 average.
Vaughn's second career touchdown came against the Carolina Panthers in Week 10, catching a pass from Jameis Winston for 60 yards to set up another Buccaneer victory.
In all, he ran for 158 yards on 34 attempts (4.1 avg) through ten games this year before being sidelined with an ankle injury that has since healed.
34. Keyshawn Johnson
Wide receiver
Career
- Super Bowl champion (XXXVII)
- 3× Pro Bowl (1998, 1999, 2001)
- Pop Warner Trophy (1995)
- Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year (1995)
- Unanimous All-American (1995)
- 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (1994, 1995)
Keyshawn Johnson was a star receiver for the New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in his career. He is best known for being one of the most prolific receivers in NFL history, with over 1,000 yards receiving in four different seasons.
Johnson also played 13 seasons as a punt returner, which helped him accumulate an impressive total of 5,087 yards on returns during his career.
In 2006, Keyshawn Johnson retired from professional football after playing with the Carolina Panthers.
Keyshawn Johnson was one of the most talented receivers in NFL history. He had a very successful career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys, and Carolina Panthers. Johnson is known for his speed and explosive plays downfield.
He was a three-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion with the Cowboys. In 2006, he retired from professional football after playing for Carolina for four seasons.
35. Ryan Succop
Placekicker
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LV)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2009)
- Mr. Irrelevant (2009)
- 2× Second-team All-SEC (2006, 2007)
Ryan Succop is one of the most successful placekickers in NFL history. He has made over 260 field goals, which ranks him 4th all-time and first among active players.
In addition to his impressive stats, Succop is also known for his strong leg strength and accuracy from long range. He was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week twice in 2018 alone.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Succop as a free agent in 2020 and he has since become their primary kicker on offense. His success with this team could lead to an even longer career in the NFL.
Ryan Succop is one of the most prolific field goal kickers in NFL history, having made 319 field goals during his career. He was a Super Bowl champion with the Los Angeles Rams in 2019 and has also been named to two All-SEC teams.
In addition, he holds the record for the highest field goal percentage by a rookie (86.2%). Ryan Succop is currently playing for the Kansas City Chiefs and will hope to extend his illustrious professional football career further still this season.
36. Leonard Fournette
Running back
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LV)
- Consensus All-American (2015)
- First-team All-SEC (2015)
- Second-team All-SEC (2016)
Leonard Fournette is a powerful running back who was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2017.
He had an impressive rookie season with the Jaguars, rushing for 1,040 yards and eight touchdowns.
In 2020, he signed a five-year contract with the Buccaneers and has continued to be one of their main stars over the past two seasons. Leonard Fournette was a consensus All-American in 2015 and first-team All-SEC in 2015 and 2016.
In his three seasons at LSU, he has rushed for over 4,000 yards and 34 touchdowns. He is projected as a top-10 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Leonard Fournette will make an immediate impact on whichever team drafts him as he is one of the most talented running backs to enter the NFL in some time.
37. Barrett Ruud
Linebacker
Career
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2005–2010)
- Tennessee Titans (2011)
- Seattle Seahawks (2012)*
- New Orleans Saints (2012)
- Houston Texans (2012)
Barrett Ruud has been an inside linebackers coach for the Nebraska Cornhuskers since 2012.
He played linebacker at Nebraska from 2001 to 2004 and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2005.
Barrett Ruud spent four seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joining Tennessee Titans as a defensive assistant in 2011, the Seattle Seahawks as their linebackers coach in 2012, and finally back to Nebraska in 2013.
Barrett Ruud is a linebacker who has played in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans. Barrett Ruud started his career with the Minnesota Vikings, playing there from 2009 to 2012.
After leaving Minnesota, Barrett Ruud signed with the Saints, where he would play until being released in 2018.
In 2019, Barrett Ruud joined the Houston Texans as an assistant coach on their inside linebackers staff.
38. Cadillac Williams
Running back
Career
- Henderson State (2015)
- Running backs coach
- West Georgia (2016)
- Graduate assistant
- IMG Academy (2017)
- Running backs coach
- Birmingham Iron (2018)
- Running backs coach
- Auburn (2019–2022)
- Running backs coach
- Auburn (2022)
- Interim head coach
- Auburn (2023–present)
- Associate head coach/running backs coach
Williams was an all-state running back at Attalla High School in Gadsden, Alabama. He played for Auburn from 2001 to 2004 and finished his career with 2,212 yards on 321 carries (7.8 avg.) and 26 touchdowns.
Williams was drafted fifth overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2005 NFL Draft but only played four seasons with them before being traded to the St.
Louis Rams in 2011 where he spent three more years before retiring in 2014 due to injuries sustained during a game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Williams is currently coaching running backs at his alma mater, Auburn Cadillac Williams was one of the most decorated running backs in NCAA history. He won 5 national titles with three different teams and is a two-time Heisman Trophy finalist.
After leaving Auburn, Williams had a successful career as an NFL assistant coach in several different positions including running backs coach for the Atlanta Falcons and Cleveland Browns.
In 2019, Williams was named interim head coach of Auburn after Gus Malzahn resigned due to personal reasons.
39. Ndamukong Suh
Defensive lineman
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LV)
- NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2010)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (2010, 2013, 2014)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (2012, 2016)
- 5× Pro Bowl (2010, 2012–2014, 2016)
- NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2010)
- Outland Trophy (2009)
- Lombardi Award (2009)
- Bronko Nagurski Trophy (2009)
- Chuck Bednarik Award (2009)
- Bill Willis Trophy (2009)
- AP College Football Player of the Year (2009)
- Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2009)
- Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year (2009)
- Unanimous All-American (2009)
- 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2008, 2009)
- Nebraska Cornhuskers Jersey No. 93 retired
Ndamukong Suh is a defensive tackle who has played for the Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in his career. Ndamukong Suh was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 2010 NFL Draft and he quickly became one of their best players.
In 2015, Suh joined the Miami Dolphins and helped them to make it to the playoffs that year. However, after two seasons with Miami, he was traded to the Los Angeles Rams where he continued to be an influential player on their defense.
In 2018, Suh moved to Tampa Bay and helped them reach Super Bowl LIII where they lost to the New England Patriots 33-28 Ndamukong Suh is one of the most dominant and controversial defensive players in NFL history.
He has been a three-time first-team All-Pro, and two-time second-team All-Pro player. In his rookie season, he was named Defensive Rookie of the Year and won numerous awards including being awarded the Outland Trophy as well as Chuck Bednarik Award and Bill Willis Trophy.
Ndamukong Suh's career highlights also include winning Super Bowl XLV with the Philadelphia Eagles, making him one of only six players to win multiple titles with different teams in the same decade (2010−2019).
40. Jameis Winston
Quarterback
Career
- Pro Bowl (2015)
- NFL passing yards leader (2019)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2015)
- BCS national champion (2013)
- Heisman Trophy (2013)
- Walter Camp Award (2013)
- Manning Award (2013)
- Davey O'Brien Award (2013)
- AP College Football Player of the Year (2013)
- Sporting News College Player of the Year (2013)
- ACC Athlete of the Year (2014)
- ACC Player of the Year (2013)
- ACC Rookie of the Year (2013)
- ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year (2013)
- Consensus All-American (2013)
Jameis Winston is a 29-year-old quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. He was drafted 1st overall in the 2015 NFL Draft and has played for Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2015–2019) and New Orleans Saints (2020–present).
Jameis Winston is well known for his powerful arm and quick release, which have made him one of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history. His career stats include 42 touchdowns against just 10 interceptions, making him one of the all-time greats at his position.
Winston has also been involved in some high-profile incidents off the field – including allegations of sexual assault – but he has since cleared himself of any wrongdoing. Winston was highly touted coming out of high school, and he lived up to the hype in his first three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
In 2015, Winston led the NFL in passing yards and won a Pro Bowl berth as well as being named AP College Football Player of the Year. The following year saw Winston win another BCS National Championship with Clemson before breaking numerous records in his rookie season.
With Tampa Bay; including becoming just the second player ever to lead both the Buccaneers and an opposing team in scoring (in 2016).
After struggling through injuries during his fourth season, Winston bounced back spectacularly last year en route to yet another MVP campaign and record-breaking statistics - this time for Carolina.
Which has seen him become one of only two players (alongside Aaron Rodgers) to achieve four consecutive seasons with at least 25 touchdown passes.
41. Ali Marpet
Guard
Career
- Super Bowl champion (LV)
- Pro Bowl (2021)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2015)
- First-team DIII All-American (2014)
- 3× First-team All-Liberty League (2012–2014)
Ali Marpet was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2015. He played college football at Hobart and was a two-time All-American.
After being drafted, he joined the team as a rookie guard and has since been an important part of their offensive line.
Ali is married with one child and enjoys spending time with his family both on and off the field. Ali Marpet is a versatile offensive lineman who played collegiately at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
Despite being undrafted, the Buccaneers decided to sign him to their active roster in 2015.He made his NFL debut against the Carolina Panthers that season and has been with Tampa Bay ever since.
In 2017, he was named First-team All-Pro by the Professional Football Writers Association (PFW). This past season, he also won Super Bowl LVI with the Philadelphia Eagles as part of their championship team.
Ali Marpet is an excellent run blocker who can also pass protect well enough for an NFL player his size (6'4″ 280 lbs.). With his versatility and experience, it's likely that he'll be on another team next year barring any injury.
Unforeseen situation arising during free agency or during training camp; however, if not then we could potentially see him play in a potential Super Bowl campaign again with Philadelphia in 2020.
42. Donald Penn
Tackle
Career
- Minnesota Vikings (2006)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2006–2013)
- Oakland Raiders (2014–2018)
- Washington Redskins (2019)
Donald Penn was a highly successful offensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders. Despite being undrafted in 2006, Penn has established himself as one of the top tackles in the NFL.
He is an eight-time Pro Bowler and four-time First Team All-Pro selection. Donald Penn was born on April 27, 1983, in Los Angeles, California to parents who were both immigrants from Haiti.
After graduating from high school in 2002, Penn attended Utah State University where he played football under head coach Gary Andersen.
In 2006, after not being drafted by any team during the pre-draft process, Penn signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an unheralded free agent linebacker/offensive lineman hybrid player (he had originally been recruited to play quarterback at Utah State).
The Viking's coaches quickly realized that they had found their future starting left tackle and he started 10 games over his first two seasons there before signing with the Oakland Raiders as a free agent prior to the 2009 season.
While playing for three different teams during his six years in the NFL (the Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, and Philadelphia Eagles ), Pitt made history by becoming just one of only nine players ever to achieve 100 starts at multiple positions along the offensive line.
At 6 ft 4in tall and 315lb., Donald has size and strength comparable only to some of today’s elite defensive linemen but instead uses it primarily for blocking purposes; allowing rushers such as Khalil Mack or Von Miller limited time against either him or fellow Raider teammate Gabe Jackson.
Donald is married with three children and currently resides near Philadelphia where he continues his coaching career working alongside Lane Kiffin as a graduate assistant at USC Donald Penn was originally signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2006.
He played for the Oakland Raiders from 2014 to 2018 and then moved to Washington Redskins in 2019. Donald Penn is a versatile offensive lineman who has started 189 games over his career,
including three times at left tackle and twice at right tackle. He has been a Pro Bowler three times (2010, 2016, 2017) and second-team All-WAC selection in 2005.
43. Ryan Jensen
Center
Career
- Baltimore Ravens (2013–2017)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2018–present)
Ryan Jensen was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2013. He played center for the team from 2013-2021, appearing in 128 games and starting 120 of them.
Jensen has also been a part of two Super Bowl teams - with the Bucs in 2018 and Minnesota Vikings in 2019 - as well as an NFC Championship team with Tampa Bay in 2017.
In addition to his football career, Ryan is also a certified personal trainer and owns his own fitness studio called "Raw Power." Ryan currently resides in Florida with his wife Caylee and their son Reagan Ryan Jensen had a successful career with the Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Jensen was drafted in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Ravens, and he started every game for them over three seasons. In 2017, Ryan signed with Tampa Bay as a free agent and started all 16 games for them that season.
In 2018, he re-joined the Baltimore Ravens on a one-year contract but sustained an injury during training camp and is now injured reserve/designated for return pending surgery.
44. Paul Gruber
Career
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (1991, 1992)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1988)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor
Paul Gruber was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 1988 NFL Draft. He played for them until 1995 and then spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots, and Detroit Lions before retiring in 2001.
Paul has been an offensive tackle throughout his career but is best known for his work as a member of the Chicago Bears team that made it to Super Bowl XXI.
He helped pave the way for running back Matt Forte and quarterback Jay Cutler in their successful run to victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
After hanging up his cleats, Paul returned to Wisconsin where he now works as a coach at Sauk Prairie High School near Milwaukee.
In 2012 he became head football coach there after previously serving as an assistant coach from 1999-2012 Paul Gruber was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1988 and played for them until 1999.
He was a two-time Second-team All-Pro and won the 1990 Pro Bowl. After retiring from football, he became an NFL analyst with CBS Sports and ESPN before joining Fox as an NFL commentator in 2016.
Paul Gruber is married to actress Lori Loughlin and they have three children together: daughters Maxi (born 2008) and Isabella (born 2011), and son Rudy (born 2014).
In October 2018, it was announced that Paul Gruber had been charged with fraud over his connection to a college admissions bribery scandal involving actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman.
45. Carl Nassib
Defensive lineman
Career
- Lombardi Award (2015)
- Lott Trophy (2015)
- Ted Hendricks Award (2015)
- Unanimous All-American (2015)
- Nagurski–Woodson Defensive Player of the Year (2015)
- First-team All-Big Ten (2015)
Carl Nassib was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2016 but was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers just two years later. He has played for three different teams in his four-year career -
the Cleveland Browns (2016–2017), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2018–2019), and Las Vegas Raiders (2020-2021).
Nassib has registered 131 tackles, 12 sacks, and one interception during his time in the NFL. The 29-year-old is a versatile linebacker who can play both outside and inside positions on defense.
Carl Nassib will be entering his fifth season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020 after spending two seasons with their divisional rivals.
The Jacksonville Jaguars Carl Nassib is a highly decorated and talented defensive lineman who has quickly made a name for himself in the NFL.
He was named First-team All-Big Ten after leading his team in tackles, sacks, and forced fumbles during his sophomore season.
Carl Nassib also received recognition with the Lombardi Award as well as being unanimously selected to the 2015 all-American team.
With the potential to become one of the best defenders in the league, Carl Nassib looks poised for continued success moving forward.
46. Breshad Perriman
Wide receiver
Career
- Baltimore Ravens (2015–2017)
- Washington Redskins (2018)
- Cleveland Browns (2018)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2019)
- New York Jets (2020)
- Detroit Lions (2021)*
- Chicago Bears (2021)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2021–present)
Breshad Perriman was a first-round pick by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2015 NFL Draft. He played for the Ravens until 2017 when he was traded to Washington Redskins.
In 2018, he signed with Cleveland Browns but only appeared in one game before being released on November 3rd.
So far this season, Perriman has been with the Oakland Raiders and is having another successful year as their top receiver - making him an elite talent in today's NFL.
Breshad Perriman was a highly recruited Wide Receiver out of high school. He attended Central Florida and caught 157 passes for 2,988 yards with 21 touchdowns in 3 seasons.
After his college career ended, the Cleveland Browns selected him in the first round (19th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft but he never played for them because they traded him to Baltimore Ravens just two days after being drafted.
In 2016, Perriman had a breakout year with 109 receptions for 1,345 yards and 10 touchdowns playing alongside Joe Flacco as part of an explosive offense led by Ray Rice and Bernard Pierce.
The 2017 season was tough on Perriman as he battled injuries all year long but still managed to catch 54 passes for 779 yards and four touchdowns despite missing five games due to suspension.
Although 2018 wasn't quite as successful statistically - only 55 receptions for 811 yards with no scores - it was important nonetheless because it marked his return from injury following surgery on both feet that kept him sidelined most of the previous season.
In 2019, Breshad is having another great year so far averaging 83 receiving yards per game with 5 TDs which has helped propel the Buccaneers into playoff contention early in the season.
Also Played For: university of central florida
47. Steve Young
Quarterback
Career
- 3× Super Bowl champion (XXIII, XXIV, XXIX)
- Super Bowl MVP (XXIX)
- 2× NFL Most Valuable Player (1992, 1994)
- NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1992)
- 2× UPI NFC Offensive Player of the Year (1992, 1994)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (1992–1994)
- 3× Second-team All-Pro (1995, 1997, 1998)
- 7× Pro Bowl (1992–1998)
- 4× NFL passing touchdowns leader (1992–1994, 1998)
- 6× NFL passer rating leader (1991–1994, 1996, 1997)
- 5× NFL completion percentage leader (1992, 1994–1997)
- 2× Bert Bell Award (1992, 1994)
- San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame
- San Francisco 49ers No. 8 retired
- Davey O'Brien Award (1983)
- Unanimous All-American (1983)
- Sammy Baugh Trophy (1982)
- 2× WAC Offensive Player of the Year (1982, 1983)
- 2× First-team All-WAC (1982, 1983)
- BYU Cougars Jersey No. 8 retired
Steve Young was a professional quarterback who played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1987 to 1999. He led his team to several Super Bowl appearances, including victories in 1994 and 1995.
After retiring as a player, he served as the head coach of the 49ers from 2001 until 2006. In January 2007, he became the general manager of the Seattle Seahawks, where he remained until December 2013.
On February 7th, 2014, Steve Young was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton Ohio Steve Young is a three-time Super Bowl champion and two-time NFL MVP.
He was also voted the UPI NFC Offensive Player of the Year in 1992 and 1994.
In his career, Young has amassed 7 Pro Bowl appearances and 4 All-Pro selections. He retired from professional football in 1998 after playing for the San Francisco 49ers for 18 seasons.
48. Joe Jurevicius
Career
- New York Giants (1998–2001)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2002–2004)
- Seattle Seahawks (2005)
- Cleveland Browns (2006–2008)
Joe Jurevicius was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. After playing college football at Penn State, Joe Jurevicius was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 1998.
Joe Jurevicius spent 10 seasons with the Ravens before signing with the New York Jets in 2006. In 2013, Joe Jurevicius joined ESPN as a color analyst for NFL coverage.
Joe Jurevicius is married to his high school sweetheart and has two children together. He currently resides in New Jersey with his wife and children.
he continues to be an active member of the community through various charities work that he participates in annually Joe Jurevicius is a former NFL player who played for the New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Seattle Seahawks.
Joe Jurevicius was drafted by the Giants in the second round of the 1998 NFL Draft and spent three seasons with them before joining Tampa Bay in 2002. Joe Jurevicius won a Super Bowl title as part of the Bucs' 2003 team, which also featured Keyshawn Johnson and Warren Sapp.
After four seasons in Seattle, Joe Jurevicius returned to Cleveland in 2006 where he stayed until 2008 when he retired after failing to recover from an Achilles tendon injury sustained during training camp.
49. Jake Camarda
Punter
Career
- CFP national champion (2021)
- Third-team All-American (2020)
- 2× First-team All-SEC (2020, 2021)
- SEC Special Teams Player of the Year (2020)
Jake Camarda is a talented punter for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Bucs. Camarda attended Georgia from 2018-2021 and helped lead his team to an SEC Championship as a sophomore in 2020.
He has been praised for his accuracy and ability to handle tough kicking conditions, which has led him to success in the NFL so far. Jake is still young, having just turned 23 years old in April of 2019, so there's plenty of potentials left in his game.
Camarda is a two-time First Team All-SEC Punter and was named SEC Special Teams Player of the Year in 2020. Camarda has averaged 48.7 yards per punt over his career, including 74 yards against Arkansas in his final collegiate game as CFP National champion.
Jake will be entering the NFL Draft this year and we are excited to see what he can bring to an organization next season.
Final Words
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one of the most successful professional American football teams in history and their best players have helped them achieve this.
Some of the greatest Bucs players include Joe Jurevicius, Derrick Brooks, Warren Sapp, John Lynch and Michael Irvin. All of these stars have made an incredible contribution to the club over the years, whether it be with their on-field performances or their leadership abilities.
They all epitomize what it means to be a Buccaneer and will always be remembered as some of the team’s finest ever representatives.
