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be free to access and is the definitive source of historical information on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for fans worldwide.
None of the three former Bucs celebrating
birthdays on June 2nd are likely to be
known by most Tampa fans. DB Billy
Cesare (70) has the most appearances
during his three seasons as a special
teamer and nickel back playing for John
McKay’s teams.
WR Robert Herron (33) played eight games
in the 2014 season whilst CB Steve Cargile
(43) had one appearance in 2009.
We also remember legendary K Garo
Yepremian who was born this day in 1944
and passed away 10 years ago. He kicked
for the Bucs in 1980 and 1981 but is more
well-known for his aborted pass in the
Super Bowl for the perfect Miami Dolphins
that led to a Redskin touchdown.
Since their first foray into the NFL draft in April 1976,
the Buccaneers have drafted 461 players beginning
with the outstanding selection of Lee Roy Selmon right
through to the final choice in 2025 of Tez Johnson.
They have owned the first overall selection seven
times, two of which they traded away. Here you will
also find details of every player taken in each NFL
draft and any trades that took place involving Tampa
Bay selections. Draft steal or monumental bust, they
are all here. Click the draft picks logo on the left to
see everything related to Buc drafts.
You have all seen various selections for the best Buccaneer players by position over the first 50 years, some
almost accurate. Now comes the start of the definitive roster from the start of Tampa Bay football in 1976.
Position by position, starters and back-ups. From someone who has seen every Buccaneer game either live
or on video. This roster is just from players’ time with the Bucs - past reputations and performances are not
regarded.
We have identified the defensive linemen so now we move back in the defense and to the linebackers.
We will have four outside and four inside, starters and back-ups as before. One of the starters is a no-
brainer and the other was a Super Bowl hero whilst the two back-ups take us back in Tampa history.
The positions already selected
DE
DT
OLB
Click here for the selections made so far to the roster
