Buccaneers select Missouri LB Josiah Trotter at No. 46 in NFL Draft

Bucs add linebacker depth in Round 2.

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What happened

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Missouri LB Josiah Trotter with the No. 46 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The pick follows the Ravens taking Missouri DE Zion Young at No. 45. It marks Tampa Bay's second selection after Miami EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. at No. 15.

Why it matters

Tampa Bay addresses linebacker needs amid an offseason roster overhaul. Trotter bolsters the defense for the 2026 season. The back-to-back Missouri picks highlight the program's draft stock.

What to watch

Monitor Buccaneers' next picks and Round 2 developments.

SOURCES

@AdamSchefterApr 24, 08:03 PM ET

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