The 2024 Buccaneer draft review
The Bucs picked alternately 26th and 25th through the draft.
They gave up a 5th round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for a
2023 selection. They obtained a 3rd round pick from the
Detroit Lions in the Carlton Davis trade and gave up a 6th
rounder in the process. They were awarded a compensatory
selection in the 6th round.
Graham Barton
Chris Braswell
Tykee Smith
Jalen McMillan
Bucky Irving
Elijah Klein
Devin Culp
1 - C - Graham Barton - Duke
Had an outstanding rookie season and started from day one at center anchoring the offensive line that set a franchise record for rushing
yards in a season. Was the Bucs’ 1st round pick in 2024 and the 26th overall selection. Started at both left tackle and center at Duke
and was the first center the Bucs have ever drafted in the first round.
2 - Edge - Chris Braswell - Alabama
Did not show much during his rookie season seeing only occasional playing time on defense but did record 1.5 sacks in the process.
Was the Bucs’ 2nd round pick in the 2024 draft and the 57th overall selection. Played four seasons at Alabama and recorded eight sacks
in his senior season before declaring for the draft after his junior season.
3 - S - Tykee Smith - Georgia
Showed some big play ability in his rookie season recording two interceptions and started six games in the secondary. One of two third
round picks in the 2024 draft and the 89th overall selection. Played in 50 games across five seasons in college, two at West Virginia and
then three with the two-time national champion Bulldogs.
3 - WR - Jalen McMillan - Washington
Had an outstanding rookie season posting multiple touchdowns over the final few weeks of the season including a memorable 4th down
conversion catch in the division clinching win over New Orleans. Was a 3rd round pick in the 2024 draft and the 92nd overall selection.
Had 164 receptions for 2,143 yards and 17 TDs in his four seasons with the Huskies having had a memorable sophomore year in 2022.
4 - RB - Bucky Irving - Oregon
Had one of the most exceptional rookie seasons in franchise history surpassing the 1,000-yard rushing mark and maintaining a huge
average per gain. Also proved to be an adept receiver out of the backfield too. Was the Bucs’ 4th round pick and 125th overall selection.
Started every game for the Oregon Ducks as a senior. Spent two years at Oregon having transferred from Minnesota after his freshman
season.
6 - G - Elijah Klein - Texas El-Paso
Played in all but one game of his rookie season but only on special teams protection units. Was the Bucs’ 6th round pick and 220th
overall selection of the 2024 draft. Played no less than parts of six seasons at UTEP because of Covid allowances and wound up
playing 56 games for the Miners.
7 - TE - Devin Culp - Washington
Made the active roster out of training camp but saw action in just two of the first 14 games. Pressed into action when Cade Otton was
hurt and had five receptions in the final three weeks. Was a 7th round pick in 2024 and the 246th overall selection of the draft. Had 66
career receptions for the Huskies for 711 yards and four TDs. Ran a 4.47 40 at the combine, the fastest of any tight end.
