With the draft just over 48 hours away, we are looking ahead to some draft options the Bucs may have when they get on the clock. General manager Jason Licht has been open about his team's process this cycle, so much so that he has publicly stated he wouldn't be against trading back in round one.

Where the Bucs pick at 15 overall is the sweet spot for a team that has its needs. However, what if an even better solution were to present itself to them in the form of a trade down? That is what we believe to be their best-case scenario for the 2026 NFL Draft.

The rumors swirl that teams like the Arizona Cardinals, Philadelphia Eagles, and more could be on the move up and down this draft. If the Bucs want to trade back, they will have someone willing to make the move if the board falls in their favor.

The Cardinals want to be in a better spot to draft Ty Simpson by all accounts, as the number three pick does not match up with that value. The Eagles are looking to find their next value at tackle, and jumping a team like the Detroit Lions, who need someone, would make sense. The stars are lining up for them to trade back, and they could use the value and extra picks to fill their remaining holes on the roster.

This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: NFL Draft: What is the best case scenario for the Bucs in 2026?