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In this week's NFL Squad, the crew reacts to Shedeur Sanders massive slide in the NFL Draft and how it was ultimately covered. Which NFL teams had the best first-round selections and which QB drafted has the best chance at playing right away and being in the offensive rookie of the year conversation?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Amazon Fire TV Stick 4kDid you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into your gaming and entertainment hub with Fire TV Stick 4K devices — no console required. Head to Amazon.com/firetvlockedon to get started. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and compatible controller required.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNFL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS w

The Buccaneers had arguably the best draft class in the division, supplementing their roster with current rotational depth while looking to the future. Benjamin Morrison, Jacob Parrish have a chance to start after training camp battles Emeka Egbuka might be the best pick for the future, but is Parrish the best pick in this class for 2025?  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Buccaneers got a mixed bag of draft grades from across NFL and draft media, while I give my own for this year's classMel Kiper officially went off his rocker this weekend because he thinks he's smarter than 32 NFL teams Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

On day three of the NFL Draft, the Buccaneers added Central Arkansas edge rusher David Walker who finished as PFF's top edge rusher of 2024 as well as 20th in 2023 and 3rd in to 2022. Then, they added defensive end Elijah Roberts and the speedy receiver Tez Johnson  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Buccaneers find themselves an absolute steal with Notre Dame's Benjamin Morrison in the second round - then double down on corner in the third with Kansas State's Jacob Parrish, all but solidifying Tykee Smith's move to safety.  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Most thought the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would go defense in round one and there were plenty of options - but they go with Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka to add to Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Jalen McMillan Todd Bowles said the Bucs wouldn't sacrifice offensive talent for defensive needs and they land one of the top receivers in the country to make an explosive offense even more dangerous  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Dueling Buccaneers mock drafts ahead of the NFL Draft kicking off. With two very different positions being taken at 19, whose draft shakes out better by the end? Who are we most confident the Bucs will ACTUALLY take at 19th overall? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Todd Bowles said he's not going to pass on offensive talent for the sake of defensive needs - so who are some receivers and running backs that could help the Bucs' offense be even more explosive in 2025?  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

If the Buccaneers use one of their top picks on a safety, the only two that should be in the conversation are Malaki Starks and Xavier Watts Lots of talent on day two at the safety position, but that's where Nick Emmanwori should actually be taken  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Jihaad Campbell continues to be the obvious top linebacker in this class - but there may be some players on day two that are better options for the Bucs than Jalon Walker Running theme of linebackers in this class is that they're undersized - but there are some elite run defenders the Bucs can add to the defense  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The strength of the NFL Draft is in the middle rounds and the Buccaneers should look to address their need at cornerback on day two with the ridiculous amount of talent that will be there Benjamin Morrison and Shavon Revel are coming off injuries or would be first round picks, Darien Porter and Dorian Strong are tailor made for Todd Bowles' defense, and Zah Frazier provides a lot of intrigue late in the draft  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew reacts to the Locked On Network's league wide mock draft. Which rookies are offensive rookie and defensive rookie of the year candidates. Which picks did the panel disagree with, and which teams had the best mock draft? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Amazon Fire TV Stick 4kDid you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into your gaming and entertainment hub with Fire TV Stick 4K devices — no console required. Head to Amazon.com/firetvlockedon to get started. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and compatible controller required. GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNFL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Downlo

Who will the Cincinnati Bengals, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers select in the 2025 NFL Draft? Walter Nolen, Tyler Booker, James Pearce Jr., Omarion Hampton, Kenneth Grant, and Colston Loveland come off the board. Locked On’s seven-episode Mock Draft is here.  For every episode of the 2025 Locked On NFL Mock Draft search Locked On NFL Draft wherever you get your podcasts. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Amazon Fire TV Stick 4kDid you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into your gaming and entertainment hub with Fire TV Stick 4K devices — no console required. Head to Amazon.com/firetvlockedon to get started. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and compatible controller required. GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code

The NFL Draft has a lot of positions that are deep in talent - and edge rusher is one of them. Going through my top fits for the Buccaneers at edge across all three days of the draft One day three prospect in particular is going to be a steal for someone, largely because of the school he attended  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Buccaneers haven't had an edge rusher strike fear into opponents since Shaq Barrett - and adding Haason Reddick isn't enough David Schiele drops his first mock draft and finds incredible value late in the draft to give Bucs an epic class  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

There's a growing consensus as to who the Buccaneers are going to select in round one - but it's not the end of the world if they don't get him Doubling up on secondary with the first two picks could prove very beneficial for the Bucs in 2025 and beyond  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Jason Licht talked to the media about trading down and how it's going to be tougher this year than in years past Ben Arthur named every team's best first round fit based off their biggest need. The problem is, edge rusher is not the Buccaneers' biggest need heading into the draft Four round mock draft goes all defense for the Bucs  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Which first round prospect should the Bucs not draft if given the opportunity, despite needing to upgrade the position? Is it better to draft based on college production or talent and attributes? Who is the best prospect for the Bucs that I have yet to mention on the show?  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Todd Bowles said the Buccaneers aren't going to pass on the opportunity to take a great offensive prospect for the sake of needs on defense Who are David's best fits for the Bucs at pick 19? Jason Licht cleared a lot of cap space - is he gearing up for a big move?  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

There's no consensus at all as to what position the Bucs will target at 19 - so who are the best fits that will realistically be there in the first round? Trading back to gain more picks is ideal for the Buccaneers this year - but it can also backfire when players you think will slide to you get scooped up  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…