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USA Today
20-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Is Luke Geodeke The Future At RT For The Buccaneers?
Is Luke Geodeke The Future At RT For The Buccaneers? Luke Goedeke: The Buccaneers' Future at Right Tackle Luke Goedeke's evolution from rookie struggles to a cornerstone on Tampa Bay's offensive line is one of the team's most important success stories. After being drafted in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft and struggling at left guard, Goedeke found his true home in 2023 when the Buccaneers moved him to right tackle, which is his natural position, and he hasn't looked back. Starting all 17 games in 2023, Goedeke posted a 76.8 overall grade from Pro Football Focus, including a 78.2 in run blocking and 76.7 in pass protection. His improved performance continued in 2024. Despite missing four games due to a concussion, he ranked eighth among all tackles with only 38 pressures allowed and finished 11th in one-on-one pass-blocking pressure rate (8.1%). That growth was evident when he helped shut down elite pass rushers like Aidan Hutchinson during key matchups. He's also a big reason why Tampa Bay's rushing attack ranked fourth in the league in 2024, averaging 149.2 yards per game. Standing 6'5" and weighing 312 pounds, Goedeke brings the physical tools and growing technical skills needed to anchor the right side of the line for years. At just 25, he and fellow tackle Tristan Wirfs form one of the league's most promising young duos. Goedeke was even ranked eighth among right tackles in pass-blocking grade by PFF last season. There's still room to clean up as he sometimes gets beat early in reps and has quite a few penalties, but his rapid development makes it clear: Luke Goedeke is no longer a question mark. He's the answer at right tackle and a vital piece of the Buccaneers' future and is more than deserving of the payday he should see next offseason as Tampa aims for continuity on the offensive line for years to come.
USA Today
08-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Two Bucs make top ranked free agents list for next offseason
Two Bucs make top ranked free agents list for next offseason The Bucs and general manager Jason Licht have shown that have a knack for being able to retain their best players over the years. Of course, they can still hit free agency, but even then, they have a knack for always coming back home in a sense. The Athletic decided to look ahead to next offseason and two Bucs players were mentioned in their top free agents for the 2026 offseason. Mike Evans and Luke Goedeke came in ranked 12th and 25th respectively and are interesting to thing about hitting the market. Mike Evans is ranked 12th on their 2026 NFL Free Agent Big Board, as we mentioned. They write, "Evans signed a two-year extension in March 2024. He will turn 32 in August. He remains a matchup nightmare on the outside, and until the production wanes, he is deserving of high placement on this list." It is hard to imagine Evans ever leaving Tampa Bay. We have seen how well the team takes care of its legends, and he has very much cemented himself in that mold. He is arguably the greatest player in franchise history, and that is coming from a team with several Hall of Fame players already enshrined in Canton, Ohio. Luke Goedeke, on the other hand, may find it challenging to keep two franchise tackles while paying other players. Daniel Popper writes, "Goedeke, a 2022 second-round pick, overcomes his lack of length with really impressive patience and timing in pass protection. He has started 30 games at right tackle over the past two seasons after playing primarily left guard as a rookie in 2022." No rest for the wicked in the Bucs front office it seems when it comes to an easier workload next offseason.
