Here is when you want to make sure you are by your TV or radio.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are slated to make their selection with the No. 19 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. With the first round kicking off at 8:00 p.m. ET on April 24, and each team allotted 10 minutes per pick, the Buccaneers are projected to select around 10:30 p.m. ET, assuming minimal delays from trades or quick selections. Fans should tune in by 10:00 p.m. ET on NFL Network or ESPN or your favorite streaming app to catch the action.
FanDuel’s betting odds favor the Buccaneers drafting a defensive lineman or edge rusher at +135, reflecting their need to bolster the front seven. Linebacker follows closely at +175, suggesting a potential successor to Lavonte David, with Alabama’s Jihaad Campbell a strong candidate. These odds highlight Tampa Bay’s defensive focus after a playoff run, making their pick a critical roster addition.
Tampa Bay could be in prime position to address a big need early on. But if players on their big board go early, we may see the best player available drafted.