The 2014 Buccaneer draft review
The Bucs picked from 7th through 3rd in each round
starting with the 13th pick in the first round. The 4th round
pick was traded to the NY Jets for Darrelle Revis. The
Bucs sent a 7th and 2015 5th round picks to Buffalo for an
additional 5th round pick. The Bucs obtained a 6th round
pick from Buffalo for Mike Willams. The Bucs sent a 6th
round pick to Chicago for T Gabe Carimi.
DRAFT ANALYSIS - When you select the best receiver in
franchise history, then you are off to a good start. After that it was disappointing as
Seferian-Jenkins was a bust. Sims and Pamphile both did well for their draft positions.
Mike Evans
Austin Seferian-Jenkins
Charles Sims
Kadeem Edwards
Kevin Pamphile
1 - WR - Mike Evans - Texas A&M
Posted his 10th consecutive 1,000-yard season in 2023, the only player in NFL history to have done so to start a career. Led the NFL in
receiving touchdowns and was selected to his fifth Pro Bowl. Holds every major Buccaneer receiving record including receptions, yards and
touchdowns. Was the Bucs' top draft pick in 2014 and the 7th overall selection. Has also been selected three times as the Bucs' nominee
for the Walter Payton Award as the NFL Man of the Year.
2 - TE - Austin Seferian-Jenkins - Washington
Was the 38th overall selection of the 2014 draft but will go down as a bust in Buccaneer draft annals. Was released two weeks into the 2016
season after a DUI arrest having had two injured plagued seasons before that. Scored twice in the 2015 season opener against the Titans
but showed his character with a TD reception against Minnesota in 2014 that was followed by a costly 15-yard penalty for the celebration
routine he performed. Went on to play for the Jets and Jaguars before leaving the NFL for good.
3 - RB - Charles Sims - West Virginia
Served as the Bucs' third down back for most of his four seasons in Tampa and saw only limited chances to carry the ball during the 2017
season. Had his best year in 2015 as the No.2 back and seeing extensive playing time behind Doug Martin forming the best one-two
backfield tandem in franchise history. Was released in August 2018 following an injury settlement having signed a one-year deal to return to
Tampa after finding no interest in free agency. Never played in the NFL again.
5 - G - Kadeem Edwards - Purdue
Made the 2014 roster as a rookie as a back-up on the offensive line but was a gameday inactive for the first nine weeks of the season before
being placed on Injured Reserve. Also missed the entire 2015 season having been injured during the pre-season. Was released after 2015
and was briefly with both Jacksonville and Dallas but never played another NFL game.
5 - T - Kevin Pamphile - Tennessee State
Started for his final two years with the Buccaneers having worked his way up from a gameday inactive during his rookie season. Made his
first starts as a tackle-eligible in run formations but then saw more playing time at guard and made one start at right tackle. His regular
position for the Bucs was left guard but was allowed to leave as a free agent after his rookie contract expired. Started two games in 2018 for
the Titans but was released after an injury-plagued season and never played in the NFL again.
6 - WR - Robert Herron - Wyoming
Played in half of the games as a rookie but wound up mostly being a gameday inactive by the end of the season. Recorded his first NFL
touchdown in the road game in New Orleans. Was the Bucs' 6th round pick of the 2014 draft having started 27 of his 42 career games at
Wyoming with 152 catches for 2,030 yards. Did not make the 2015 team out of training camp and never played in the NFL again.
Robert Herron
