The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are already looking ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft, set to take place in Washington, D.C., and early mock drafts are buzzing with speculation about how the team could bolster its roster. While the Bucs still hold their first-round pick, the next 12 months promise plenty of change and anticipation, with analysts calling the 2027 class potentially one of "generational wealth" in talent.

Bleacher Report's latest way-too-early mock draft has the Bucs targeting Oregon tight end Jamari Johnson, a move that would add a dynamic pass-catching weapon to an already loaded offense. This projection comes after the team passed on addressing the tight end position in the 2026 draft, where they selected Kenyon Sadiq in the first round—a pick that didn't pan out as expected.

Johnson would step into a role alongside current starter Cade Otton, who recently signed a three-year contract extension with Tampa Bay. The mock draft explanation highlights the potential synergy: "For the Buccaneers, Cade Otton is a rock-solid tight end, hence why he received a three-year contract extension this offseason. Johnson is a more dynamic weapon in the passing game, though. The two can form a complementary duo, while the offense leans heavily on 12 personnel."

This pairing could give quarterback Baker Mayfield a versatile new target, allowing the Bucs to rotate Otton and Johnson to keep defenses guessing. Johnson could even slide into a big slot role if the team parts ways with veteran wide receiver Chris Godwin in 2027. With the Bucs' offense already stacked with talent, adding a playmaker like Johnson might be the key to taking their passing game to the next level—and keeping fans excited for what's ahead.