Dexter Jackson wasn’t the best player on the historical Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense in 2002. He became an overnight hero with one game, though.
The Super Bowl XXXVII MVP recorded two interceptions in the game that would give the Buccaneers their first Super Bowl in franchise history. While the Buccaneers were able to win another title almost 20 years later, the team is trying to get back to those championship aspirations.
And the 2025 draft class might be the perfect chance to do that.
Jackson, in his own accord, believes that the team’s previous work in April could be a massive step forward for Tampa Bay.
“They got a great receiver in the 1st Round to add to an already great receiving group,” Jackson said. “They added two cornerbacks and a linebacker (Benjamin Morrison, Jacob Parrish, & David Walker) with their next three picks, which were all positions of great need.”
“While it’s hard to say if all these picks will work out, they definitely did a good job of picking players in positions they needed. Hopefully, they turn out to be the correct choice.”
Four of the six draft picks made by the Buccaneers were on the defensive side of the ball. It’s an obvious decision for the team that had one of the worst pass defenses in the league last year.
If Egbuka, as a receiver, can step up offensively, and the additions on defense improve the group overnight, the Buccaneers 2025 draft class could be in line for a historic season.
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