The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine is wrapping up and the Bucs are busy meeting with draft prospects in Indianapolis this week. Each NFL team is allowed to conduct 45 formal interviews, where they can meet with prospects for 18 minutes. That’s a recent change, as four years ago, NFL teams were allowed 60 15-minute formal interviews.
Tampa Bay’s area scouts and position coaches can conduct informal interviews with more than 45 players, but the 45 formal interviews are in front of the Bucs coordinators, in addition to head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht.
Pewter Report is compiling a list of draft prospects we can confirm have met with the Bucs in Indianapolis – either formally or informally. Keep in mind that the Bucs did not meet with former first-round pick Calijah Kancey the NFL Scouting Combine in 2023, nor did the team have Kancey in for a Top 30 visit. Tampa Bay completely disguised their interest in Kancey before selecting him.
This Bucs Combine Interview Tracker will be updated daily during the week in Indy, so check back often. Prospects who have been formally interviewed appear in bold text. Updates will be noted with two asterisks (**) and italicization.
BUCS COMBINE INTERVIEWS
**OFFENSIVE LINE – Saturday
NDSU G Grey Zabel – Photo by: USA Today
North Dakota State G Gray Zabel Sacramento State G Jackson SlaterUSC OL Jonah MonheimTexas RT Cameron WilliamsKansas OT Logan BrownRutgers OT Hollin PierceGeorgia G Tate RutledgeFlorida OT Brandon Crenshaw-DicksonIowa G Connor ColbyTexas C Jake MajorsLSU OT Emery Jones
Pittsburgh G Branson Taylor said he might have met with the Bucs informally, but he can’t remember for sure. The Bucs could use more offensive line depth and interviewed nearly a dozen linemen, including three formal interviews. Tampa Bay could use another starting guard in case Ben Bredeson isn’t re-signed in free agency, and North Dakota State’s Gray Zabel is considered a first-round prospect.
WIDE RECEIVERS – Friday
TCU WR Jack Bech – Photo by: USA Today
TCU WR Jack BechTexas WR Matthew GoldenOregon WR Tez JohnsonMaryland WR Tai FeltonVirginia Tech WR Jaylin LaneIllinois WR Pat BryantMiami WR Samuel BrownIowa State WR Jayden HigginsIowa State WR Jaylin NoelUNLV WR Ricky WhiteMiami WR Xavier RestrepoOle Miss WR Jordan WatkinsPitt WR Konata MumpfieldMaryland WR Kaden PratherTennessee WR Bru McCoyTennessee WR Dont’e ThorntonMissouri WR Theo Wease
As expected, the Bucs interviewed plenty of wide receivers at the NFL Scouting Combine. The team is looking to bolster its depth at the position behind Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, who is expected to be re-signed, and Jalen McMillan, who was last year’s third-round pick. Tampa Bay had five formal interviews with players ranging from first-round options to late Day 3 guys.
RUNNING BACKS – Friday
Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo – Photo by: USA Today
Ohio State RB TreVeyon HendersonArizona State RB Cam SkatteboNorth Carolina RB Omarion HamptonVirginia Tech RB Bhayshul TutenUSC RB Woody MarksOle Miss RB Ulysses Bentley
Tampa Bay did not have any formal interviews with any running backs in Indianapolis, which is not a surprise given the fact that Bucky Irving, Rachaad White and Sean Tucker are under contract this year. It doesn’t mean that the Bucs won’t draft a running back in 2025, but if they do it will likely be in the late rounds on Day 3. White is entering a contract year.
QUARTERBACKS – Friday
Oregon QB Dillon GabrielMissouri QB Brady Cook
The Bucs only interviewed two quarterbacks at the NFL Scouting Combine that we know of, and likely won’t draft one with the addition of Michael Pratt last year prior to the start of the regular season. Tampa Bay also hopes to re-sign veteran Kyle Trask.
CORNERBACKS – Thursday
Kansas CBs Mello Dotson and Cobee Bryant – Photo by: USA Today
East Carolina CB Shavon RevelNotre Dame CB Benjamin MorrisonKentucky CB Maxwell HairstonKansas CB Cobee BryantNebraska CB Tommi HillUSC CB Jaylin SmithCalifornia CB Nohl WilliamsVirginia Tech CB Dorian StrongKansas CB Mello DotsonLouisville CB Quincy RileyRutgers CB Robert LongerbeamNorth Carolina CB Alijah HuzzieIowa CB Jermari HarrisFlorida DB Jason Marshall Ohio State CB Jordan HancockUTSA CB Zah FrazierUCF CB Mac McWilliams
Tampa Bay interviewed a ton of cornerbacks at this year’s NFL Scouting Combine, including six formally. East Carolina’s Shavon Revel and Notre Dame’s Benjamin Morrison have the chance to be first-round picks, while Kentucky’s Maxwell Hairston and Kansas’ Cobee Bryant are viewed as Day 2 cornerbacks. Nebraska’s Tommi Hill and USC’s Jaylin Smith are Day 3 prospects who have a ton versatility to their games.
SAFETIES – Thursday
Georgia S Malaki Starks – Photo by: USA Today
Georgia S Malaki StarksNotre Dame S Xavier WattsVirginia S Jonas SankerPenn State S Jaylen ReedAlabama S Malachi MooreIowa State S Malik VerdonWestern Kentucky CB Upton StoutOklahoma S Billy Bowman Jr.Navy S Rayuan Lane IIIWisconsin S Hunter WohlerKansas State S Marques SigleClemson S R.J. MickensSyracuse S Alijah ClarkToledo S Maxen Hook
The Bucs could use another safety with the departure of starter Jordan Whitehead, but plan to move Tykee Smith from nickelback to strong safety as his replacement to get him on the field for 100% of the snaps. Tampa Bay had four formal interviews with safeties in Indianapolis, including Georgia’s Malaki Starks, who played with Smith at Georgia. Starks is viewed as a first-round pick, while Notre Dame’s Xavier Watts, Virginia’s Jonas Sanker and Penn State’s Jaylen Reed
**TIGHT ENDS – Thursday
Penn State TE Tyler Warren – Photo by: USA Today
Penn State TE Tyler WarrenBowling Green TE Harold Fannin Jr.Clemson TE Jake BriningstoolTexas Tech TE Jalin ConyersUCLA TE Moliki MatavaoNotre Dame TE Mitchell EvansPitt TE Gavin Bartholomew
LSU tight end Mason Taylor said he has not met with the Bucs yet, but is scheduled to do so later this week. He is unsure if the interview is formal or informal.
The Bucs had two formal meetings with tight ends – Penn State’s Tyler Warren, who could be an option in the first round, in addition to Bowling Green’s Harold Fannin Jr., who is likely a Day 2 pick. Tampa Bay could use an upgrade in talent at the tight end position as all four tight ends currently on the roster – Cade Otton, Payne Durham, Devin Culp and Ko Kieft – are all former Day 3 selections.
DEFENSIVE LINE – Wednesday
NDSU G Grey Zabel and Toledo DT Darius Alexander – Photo by: USA Today
Toledo DL Darius AlexanderSouth Carolina DL Tonka HemingwayUtah DL Junior TafunaClemson DL Payton PageBYU DL Tyler BattyGeorgia DL Warren Brinson
The Bucs have met with at least four defensive tackles in formal interviews. Toledo’s Darius Alexander is the lone defensive tackle with a first-round grade. Tampa Bay could use more talent and depth along the interior of the defensive line, and it should be noted that Pro Bowler Vita Vea turned 30 this offseason and top reserve Logan Hall is entering a contract year.
EDGE RUSHERS – Wednesday
Marshall OLB Mike Green – Photo by: USA Today
Marshall edge rusher Mike GreenBoston College edge rusher Donovan EzeiruakuTexas A&M edge rusher Shemar StewartOle Miss edge rusher Princely UmanmielenUCLA edge rusher Oluwafemi OladejoCentral Arkansas edge rusher David WalkerLSU edge rusher Sai’Vion JonesLouisville edge rusher Ashton GillotteBoise State edge rusher Ahmed HassaneinOle Miss edge rusher Jared IveyMiami edge rusher Tyler BaronTexas edge rusher Barryn SorrellOklahoma edge rusher Ethan DownsMinnesota edge rusher Jah JoynerTexas A&M edge rusher Fadil Diggs
Georgia edge rusher Jalon Walker was asked if he had interviewed with the Bucs but refused to say.
Tampa Bay is clearly focusing on drafting an edge rusher this year, and that’s no secret, as both head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht have both mentioned the position as a team need. The Bucs have interviewed at least seven edge rushers at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, including three potential first-round picks in Marshall’s Mike Green, Boston College’s Donovan Ezeiruaku and Texas A&M’s Shemar Stewart.
LINEBACKERS – Wednesday
Oregon ILB Jeffrey Bassa – Photo by: USA Today
Alabama ILB Jihaad CampbellOregon ILB Jeffrey BassaFlorida ILB Shemar JamesOklahoma State ILB Nickolas MartinGeorgia ILB Smael MondonPenn State ILB Kobe KingAuburn ILB Jalen McLeodUCLA ILB Kain MedranoNorth Carolina ILB Power EcholsRutgers ILB Tyreem PowellUtah ILB Karene ReidMiami ILB Francisco Mauigoa
UCLA ILB Carson Schwesinger said he “met with a lot of teams.”
Tampa Bay interviewed at least six inside linebackers at the NFL Scouting Combine. The Bucs could have to fill both starting inside linebacker spots if 35-year-old Lavonte David decides to retire this offseason. Alabama’s Jihaad Campbell is considered a potential first-round pick.
PUNTERS – Wednesday
Florida P Jeremy CrawshawAlabama P James Burnip
