Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: CB Darien Porter, Iowa State

The 2024 rendition of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was a group that was peppered with injuries. While the ailments didn’t isolate themselves to any singular position group or side of the ball, the Buccaneers’ defensive backs were hit pretty hard. Every single member of the Bucs’ starting secondary failed to play in all 17 games, save for Zyon McCollum. The corner spot opposite him was manned by Jamel Dean, at times Tyrek Funderburk, occasionally Josh Hayes, for a limited time Bryce Hall even saw the field. All different names and faces but the constant theme was the depth or lack of depth was hurting Tampa’s defense.

Jamel Dean was a predicted cap casualty by some heading into this offseason but…