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0:402026 NFL Draft Grades: Buccaneers Select Josiah Trotter No. 46
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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Nakobe Dean
Summary
Josiah Trotter is the son of former All-Pro linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, and the bloodlines show consistently on tape. He’s one of the quickest read-and-react linebackers in the class and routinely makes plays on the other side of the line of scrimmage. Trotter simply doesn’t have the prototypical frame teams typically look for at the position.
About
- 2025: 84 tackles (tied for eighth-most in SEC)
- 2025: Missed Gator Bowl vs. Virginia due to knee surgery
Strengths
- Instinctive player who sees plays develop at a high level.
- Bendy rusher who can win the edge against offensive linemen.
- Plus short-area quickness to sort through traffic in tight spaces.
Weaknesses
- Smaller frame makes it difficult to consistently play off blocks at the NFL level.
- Limited ball production in coverage; got his hands on just one pass in his career.
- Can be overly aggressive working downhill.
Combine Data
- Bench press: 27 reps
Top Josiah Trotter News
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Buccaneers' Josiah Trotter: Taken by Tampa Bay
The Buccaneers selected Trotter in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 46th overall.
Trotter will join Tampa Bay's first-round selection Rueben Bain to immediately revitalize head coach Todd Bowles' defense. After beginning his collegiate career at West Virginia, where he emerged as a starter in 2024, Trotter transferred to Missouri in 2025 and earned first-team All-SEC honors while leading the team with 84 tackles. The Buccaneers pursued a pair of established veterans in Alex Anzalone and Christian Rozeboom during free agency to anchor the inside linebacker position, but Trotter's proclivity for production as a run stopper may make it difficult to keep him out of the rotation. Having the benefit of a rookie year to develop prior to competing for starting snaps could help Trotter improve his skills in coverage.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 237 lbs |
| Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA |
| Age: 21 |
| Class: Sophomore |