The University of Washington has become a pipeline to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. General Manager Jason Licht has a history of successfully drafting players from the Huskies during his tenure in Tampa Bay.Â
It started in his first-ever draft class in 2014, when he selected Austin Seferian Jenkins in the second round. Since then, he’s drafted Vita Vea (2018), Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (2021), Cade Otton (2022), Jalen McMillan and Devin Culp (2024).Â
The team has also signed former Huskies as free agents. Greg Gaines played three seasons in Tampa Bay and the Bucs just signed Jake Browning to be their backup quarterback this offseason.
The clear pipeline from Washington to Tampa Bay could provide a hint on players the Bucs could be interested in during the 2026 NFL Draft.
These Washington Huskies could join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2026 NFL Draft
There are five Washington Huskies prospects expected to be drafted based on the consensus big board.
Washington Huskies Prospects | Projected Draft Status |
|---|---|
WR Denzel Boston | Late 1st Round- Early 2nd Round |
RB Jonah Coleman | 3rd Round |
CB Tacario Davis | 4th Round |
CB Ephesians Prysock | 4th Round - 5th Round |
OT Carver Willis | 6th Round |
Right off the bat, the cornerback duo of Tacario Davis and Ephesians Prysock jump out as potential Buccaneers’ fits. Both have the size and length Todd Bowles values in cornerbacks, each measuring in at 6'3".
Both Davis and Prysock have been featured in at least one of our Pewter Plank mock drafts throughout the offseason.
Denzel Boston would be an intriguing fit, especially because of his 6-foot-3, 212-pound stature and his role as an X receiver. The Bucs are looking for a player to fill that role in Tampa Bay after Mike Evans’ departure, but using another premium pick on a wide receiver after drafting Emeka Egbuka last year would be a huge surprise.Â
Jonah Coleman would be a strong fit for the Bucs’ running back room, especially based off his commitment to pass blocking, which the team really values. But after signing Kenny Gainwell in free agency and retaining Sean Tucker for another year, Tampa Bay doesn’t need to draft another running back.Â
Offensive tackle Carver Willis is another interesting fit. He projects as either a swing tackle or a guard at the next level, with experience at both tackle spots in college. The Bucs need depth on the offensive line, and they’ll be intrigued by Willis’ versatility and run blocking. Jason Licht is likely to draft a lineman at some point, so it wouldn’t be a massive shock if it’s Willis.
If recent history is any indication, don't be shocked to see one of these Washington Huskies continue the pipeline and get drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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