The Buccaneers have wrapped up their draft pick signings. The team announced that they’ve inked second-round linebacker Josiah Trotter to his rookie deal.
Trotter, the son of former Pro Bowl LB Jeremiah Trotter, earned Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year following a standout season at West Virginia in 2024, and he continued his NFL trajectory after transferring to Missouri. The linebacker earned First-team All-SEC honors this past year after finishing with 84 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and two sacks.
That performance established Trotter as one of the top linebacker prospects in the nation, and he was ultimately the fourth player selected at his position when Tampa Bay used the 46th-overall pick on him. With Alex Anzalone switching over to the weakside linebacker role, the rookie will immediately have an opportunity to contribute at the Mike linebacker spot.
As mentioned, the Bucs have now signed their seven draft picks to rookie deals. The group includes:
- Round 1, No. 15: Rueben Bain Jr. (EDGE, Miami)
- Round 2, No. 46: Josiah Trotter (LB, Missouri)
- Round 3, No. 84 (from Packers): Ted Hurst (WR, Georgia State)
- Round 4, No. 116: Keionte Scott (CB, Miami)
- Round 5, No. 155: Demonte Capehart (DT, Clemson)
- Round 5, No. 160 (from Packers): Billy Schrauth (G, Notre Dame)
- Round 6, No. 185 (from Raiders): Bauer Sharp (TE, LSU)
Waste of $$$