Summer is officially here, which means it's scouting season—and that's a football fan's favorite time of year. Our Summer Scouting series is back to preview the college football landscape, giving Bucs fans a head start on names to track this fall. As needs emerge for Tampa Bay, we're covering every position: quarterbacks, offensive tackles, edge rushers, and yes, tight ends too. Because whether a prospect lands in Tampa, Chicago, or Pittsburgh, it all matters for the NFL draft. So stick with us—we're here to make you the most informed fan in the room.

Next up in our scouting reports is Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie, a player with deep Bulldog roots. His father and both uncles were triplets who played at Georgia from 1996-1998 at linebacker and offensive line—so football runs in the family. Luckie brings impressive strength to handle NFL-sized defenders when blocking, and he's surprised scouts with his ability to move with the ball in his hands. He could be used more dynamically than Georgia has allowed so far, which makes him an intriguing prospect.

Watching Luckie can be frustrating because he's clearly a good player, but Georgia hasn't fully unleashed him. He moves fluidly with excellent hips and footwork, turns upfield quickly, and builds momentum as a runner. His real value, though, comes as a blocker—he's been a key piece in sealing edges and powering the Bulldogs' run game. In the NFL, he projects as a player who could outperform his college production. For now, all we can do is hope the Dawgs unlock his potential in 2027.