Buccaneers could draft the perfect Mike Evans replacement in 2026 NFL Draft

Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Elijah Sarratt is the perfect draft fit for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesAfter the departure of Mike Evans to the San Francisco 49ers in free agency, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers now lack an X receiver for their offense.

There remains a strong wide receiver core made up of Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin Jr., Jalen McMillan and Tez Johnson, but none of them fit the prototype of a true X receiver for the Buccaneers offense.

It remains unseen whether or not Tampa Bay will spend a draft pick on a wide receiver this year given their strong existing depth as they have only seven draft picks and much more pressing needs on the defensive side of the…