The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't in the habit of drafting in-state talent, but the team has spent notable picks across eras on prospects from Florida's universities, including:
- Derrick Brooks — Florida State: 1995, 28th pick
- Warrick Dunn — Florida State: 1997, 12th pick
- Jameis Winston — Florida State: 2015, No. 1 pick
- Vernon Hargreaves III — University of Florida: 2016, 11th pick
- Dexter Jackson — Florida State: 1999, 113th (fourth round)
- Craig Erickson — Miami: 1992, 86th (fourth round)
- Lamar Thomas — Miami: 1993, 60th (third round)
This year's NFL draft kicks off Thursday at 7 p.m. ET in Pittsburgh.
The Bucs currently own one first-round selection, at No. 15, and the team has six picks after Round 1.