The 2020 Buccaneer draft review
The Bucs picked from 13th, 12th, 11th, 16th, 15th and 14th
during the draft. They traded a 4th round pick to the Patriots
for TE Rob Gronkowski and a 7th round pick. They traded a
4th round pick to San Francisco to move up one spot in the
1st round but received a 7th round pick in return. The
original 7th round pick went in the 2019 trade involving WR
DeSean Jackson.
Draft review - two outstanding All-Pro starters in Wirfs and Winfield. Vaughn & Johnson
both had their moments and two other players contributed at a lower level as well.
Tristan Wirfs
Antoine Winfield
Ke’shawn Vaughn
Tyler Johnson
Khalil Davis
Chapelle Russell
Raymond Calais
1 - T - Tristan Wirfs - Iowa
Had a truly outstanding season at left tackle and became the first player in NFL history to be named All-Pro at both tackle positions. Was a
Pro Bowler again. Switched to the left side for the 2023 season. Had earned his second straight Pro Bowl nomination in 2022 and was
named 2nd team All-Pro for another stellar season at right tackle. Missed four games through injury late in the season. Had an outstanding
rookie season starting every game at right tackle and was credited with only allowing one sack in his entire rookie season. Was the Bucs' top
pick in 2020 having started for three seasons at Iowa and was an All-American in his senor season.
2 - S - Antoine Winfield - Minnesota
Struggled with injuries in 2024 but still made big plays for the defense despite not recording an interception for the first time in his career,
Was the defensive player of the year for the Buccaneers in 2023 and named an All-Pro despite amazingly missing out on a Pro Bowl berth.
Has started every game he has been healthy for in his four NFL seasons and earned enough respect around the league to make the 2021
Pro Bowl as an alternate. Followed his father into becoming an NFL safety but is on his way to match his three All-Pro selections. Was the
Bucs' 2nd round pick in 2020 and was a unanimous All-American in the 2019 season
3- RB - Ke'shawn Vaughn - Vanderbilt
Was never more than the No.3 back during his 3+ seasons with the Buccaneers and did not show the receiving skills he did in college. Was
more of a special teams player during the 2022 season but saw more playing time in the season finale in Atlanta. Had a 55-yard scoring run
in the win in Carolina in late 2021 and played extensively in the playoff win over Philadelphia. Was a 3rd round pick in 2020 who changed his
number from 30 to 21 for the 2021 season. Ended the 2024 season with the San Francisco 49ers.
5 - WR - Tyler Johnson - Minnesota
Saw more extensive action in his second NFL season but never truly secured a reliable role in the receiving corps and was cut in camp in
2022. Had touchdown passes in consecutive weeks in his rookie season against Green Bay and Oakland. Moved on to play for the Los
Angeles Rams.
6 - DL - Khalil Davis - Auburn
Made the 2020 team as a back-up on the defensive line having been selected with the 194th overall pick of the 2020 draft. Was inactive for
most of the year but saw limited playing time in two games as well as the post-season. Was inactive for the first three games of 2021 before
being released and ended the year on the Steelers' practice squad. His twin brother Carlos was drafted in the 7th round by the Steelers.
Spent three seasons with Houston and was then traded to the 49ers in November 2024.
7 - LB - Chapelle Russell - Temple
Did not make the full roster out of training camp but was promoted from the practice squad in mid-October. Played in 11 games before being
released at the end of the regular season and was claimed by the Jacksonville Jaguars and spent the season with them in a back-up role
before leaving the NFL for good.
7 - RB - Raymond Calais - Louisiana-Lafayette
Did not make the 2020 team out of training camp and never suited up with the cancellation of the pre-season games. He was signed off the
practice squad in early September by the Los Angeles Rams and saw action in four games on special teams. In college, he he rushed for a
total of 1,845 yards and 15 touchdowns and made 15 receptions for 145 yards and one score.
