Bucs move up to draft OL Cody Mauch in Round 2

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded up to select North Dakota State offensive tackle Cody Mauch in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 48th overall.

The Bucs sent picks No. 50 and No. 179 to the Green Bay Packers.

Mauch played predominantly at left tackle at North Dakota State but his versatility could allow him to play inside in the NFL.

The Bucs' offensive line struggled to find its footing in 2022 as its running game ranked last in the NFL.

Mauch was the first non-Power 5 player selected in 2023 NFL Draft, according to Brett McMurphy of The Action Network.

Pre-draft profile

Mauch is an impressive athlete who plays with a mean streak - a heck of a combination for an offensive lineman in the NFL. The North Dakota State standout demonstrates impressive movement skills, particularly when it comes to redirecting at the second level to seal off linebackers from difficult angles, and he flashes the power to match his aggressive play style. Mauch's key to success will be finding his ideal role. A lack of length may prevent him from sticking at left tackle in the NFL, so a transition to guard could be in his future, but he may need to add some mass to hold up against interior linemen. Mauch could easily outperform his draft position with the right fit.