5 prospects the Buccaneers could trade up for in the 2020 NFL Draft

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TEMPE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks warms up before the college football game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

2. Justin Herbert (Oregon)

If the Buccaneers trade up, it really will only be because the organization is addressing one need: Quarterback.

I don’t see Tampa Bay truly going after a defensive back with a trade up, though it could certainly help the defense, and I believe they’ll take their chance on having an offensive lineman fall to them at No. 14.

But if they trade up, it will likely be because they either decided not to bring Jameis Winston back or they aren’t convinced that he’s the future of the organization.

In steps Justin Herbert.

Herbert is a guy that has been projected anywhere from 7-18 and everywhere in between. He could very well still be available at No. 14, but it’s becoming more and more likely that he’ll be gone by pick No. 10.

If the Buccaneers want to take a first-round quarterback- and let’s be honest, Joe Burrow isn’t a realistic option- trading up for Herbert may be the best option. He’s strong and certainly has the ability to develop into an elite-level prospect, but it will likely cost the Bucs a couple of later draft picks and something in the future.

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