The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made some smart moves during the 2026 NFL Draft, addressing several roster needs and adding fresh talent. But even after three days of picks, one big question still looms over the team: Did they do enough to fix their pass defense?

According to ESPN’s Jenna Laine, the Bucs’ secondary remains the biggest concern heading into the new season. Tampa Bay didn’t ignore the problem—they used their first-round pick on defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. to boost the pass rush, and added cornerback Keionte Scott on Day 3 to provide depth in the slot. That move could allow Jacob Parrish to compete for outside snaps alongside Zyon McCollum and Benjamin Morrison.

Still, those additions leave questions about consistency and depth. The Bucs’ secondary struggled in 2025, especially when injuries forced backups into bigger roles. Those issues showed up at the worst times, with late-down breakdowns that kept drives alive. In fact, Tampa Bay allowed a 29.6 percent conversion rate on third-and-long passing situations last season—one of the worst marks in the league.

A better pass rush should help take some pressure off the defensive backs, but the real test will be whether this secondary can hold up over a full 17-game schedule. For a team built to compete now, that answer could define just how far the defense—and the Bucs—can go.