The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been busy thus far during the offseason improving their team via free agency.
General manager Jason Licht has been applauded for his moves in keeping key components of the offense and defense intact ahead of the upcoming draft.
But it's a move that he made exactly five offseasons ago that is grabbing attention. With the 13th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, Licht selected Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs.
Now, Wirfs is being recognized by FOX Sports as the best pick at his position in the past 10 years.
"As we mentioned, the talent and depth among players taken at No. 13 is incredible. Five of the 10 guys taken 13th already have multiple Pro Bowl nods, and two more have at least one," FOX Sports reporter Greg Auman wrote. "We'll go with Wirfs here, already an All-Pro at left and right tackle, and this competition is deep enough we'll give shout-outs to two who would get honorable mentions at most spots: edge Haason Reddick and tackle Rashawn Slater."
Since entering the league, Wirfs has been named First-Team All-Pro twice, Second-Team All-Pro once, and earned Pro Bowl honors four times.
While Wirfs was the only Bucs player to make the list, three teammates were listed as honorable mentions.
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New edge rusher Haason Reddick, defensive linemen Vita Vea and Calijah Kancey were all named as honorable mentions.
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This story was originally published March 26, 2025 at 1:17 PM.