With the NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, no one could blame you if you’re ready to go full speed ahead to September, when the Bucs will kick off the 2026 season looking for a bounce-back after last season’s collapse. But there are still some stops to make along the way before Week 1 rolls around, and the next one is this weekend’s rookie minicamp at the AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa.
Friday and Saturday will be the first chance for the Bucs’ 2026 draft class to come together on the practice fields at One Buc Place, and with them will be Tampa Bay’s undrafted free agent signings and other rookie camp invitees. This is a unique opportunity for all of these players, and with the big stars like Baker Mayfield, Chris Godwin Jr., Tristan Wirfs and Vita Vea (among others) obviously not being a part of this weekend, the spotlight belongs to the Bucs’ newcomers.
With that in mind, we’ll take a closer look at these players in the coming days before we see them up close and personal starting Friday. While Scott Reynolds (with an assist from Bucs vice president of player personnel Mike Biehl) did a fantastic job providing an in-depth rundown of the Bucs’ 2026 undrafted free agent class in his latest SR’s Fab 5, the aim here is to offer another quick dive into Tampa Bay’s draft class and undrafted free agents.
We’ll start today with the offense, and then stay tuned for a look at the defense on Thursday.
Bucs’ 2026 Draft Class And UDFAs: Offense
Bucs WR Ted Hurst – Photo by: IMAGN Images
WR Ted Hurst: Threat
Hurst is a yet another threat for the Bucs offense. He’s a mix of great size and exceptional speed, and paired with his phenomenal ball-tracking ability, he can threaten teams deep. But he’s also a monster on slant routes, where he can pick up easy yardage when it’s there and big-time yardage when he has a running lane thanks to that 4.42 speed. Hurst isn’t a finished product, but having him in the mix with the rest of Tampa Bay’s talented receivers gives the passing game another great piece.
OL Billy Schrauth: Finisher
Schrauth is a polished, mean, old-school offensive lineman, the type you would expect out of the O-line factory that is Notre Dame. He’s especially mean in the run game, displaying a nasty temperament as he finishes his blocks and puts defenders in the dirt. His play strength will serve him well at the NFL level, and his work ethic will make him a natural fit in the Bucs’ offensive line room.
TE Bauer Sharp: Versatile
How else would you describe a quarterback-turned-tight end who excels as a blocker, is solid as a receiver and can still serve as a Wildcat quarterback? Sharp is a versatile player who runs a 4.65-second 40-yard dash at 6-foot-5, 249 pounds. Add in the work he can do on special teams and he’ll have a real chance to find a home in the Bucs’ largely uninspiring tight end room.
Kansas QB Jalon Daniels – Photo by: IMAGN Images – Evert Nelson
Kansas QB Jalon Daniels: Experienced
Having spent six years at Kansas, Daniels has played a whole lot of football. He played in 49 games at the collegiate level, starting 45 of them. A multi-year team captain with the Jayhawks, he was a true dual-threat with 9,282 passing yards and 1,451 rushing yards in his career, becoming the second player in program history to break 10,000 yards of offense. Cutting down on turnovers is a must, but there’s a reason why the Bucs were so aggressive in their pursuit of him.
Georgia Tech WR/PR Eric Rivers: Speed
Rivers had a 4.3 speed, and he uses it well. He feasts on skinny/deep posts, as that allows him to showcase that electric speed and his exceptional ball-tracking abilities. He had six catches of 50-plus yards over his final 17 collegiate games and averaged 18.9 yards per catch at FIU in 2024 and 14.3 yards per catch at Georgia Tech last year. With 11 yards per punt return, his speed and elusiveness is a plus on special teams, too.
Rutgers TE Kenny Fletcher: Unknown
Fletcher may be the biggest question mark in the Bucs’ undrafted free agent class. He’s certainly intriguing, with good size at 6-foot-3 and 250 pounds and solid speed with a 4.75-second 40-yard dash. But he only just transitioned to tight end from defensive tackle as a junior at Rutgers, meaning he has a limited route tree and still has a lot of developing to do at the tight end position.
Bucs WR Noah Short – Photo by: IMAGN Images – Danny Wild
Army WR Noah Short: Weapon
A slot back at Army, Short is the type of player who can be an all-around threat — a weapon in two or three different areas. He was the first player in program history to reach 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in a career. While undersized, he’s quick, athletically gifted and shifty. He could be a contributor not just as a runner and receiver, but also in the return game.
Nebraska IOL Henry Lutovsky: Aggressive
In addition to being a big dude at 6-foot-6, 319 pounds, Lutovsky plays with an aggressive mentality. He is quick enough off the snap to engage defenders with intensity and finish blocks with a bit of a mean streak. Consistency in his technique will be the key for him as he looks to stick in the NFL, but no one will question his build and demeanor.
UCF OT Paul Rubelt: Massive
Rubelt is impossible to miss. At 6-foot-10, 310 pounds, the German-born offensive tackle was literally the big man on campus at UCF for six years. He has 10-inch hands, 36-inch arms and a wingspan over 84 inches. Add in a five-second 40-yard dash at that size and you have a scary guy. He’s still a raw football player, but there’s clearly elite size to work with.