Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 Targets in 2020 NFL Draft to jumpstart Tom Brady era

1. Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia

The most important thing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is the protection of Tom Brady for however long he’s with the organization. They need a brick wall in front of the 43-year-old signal-caller. And with an offense that moved the ball downfield frequently last season, buying him time is essential.

No, the Buccaneers should not opt to trade for Trent Williams. No matter what the scenario is, the Bucs must draft a tackler here. They have Donovan Smith. to protect his blind side but there’s a hole on the right even if they retain veteran Demar Dotson.

One player among a few who they could take with the No. 14 pick is Andrew Thomas. The former Georgia tackle is a dominant force as a pass protector on the offensive line. He has excellent length and athleticism to handle quick edge rushers. At the NFL Combine, he silenced critics who thought he was a guard; by showing off his excellent wingspan (over 36 inches).

With Georgia, he manned both tackle spots, he could come in and play guard as a rookie as an insurance policy. Should either tackle go down, he could step in as a seamless transition. If not Andrew Thomas, Tristan Wirfs or Mekhi Becton, if he lasts long enough are valuable options.