The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, established in 1976, have seen many talented players. Some of the most famous include:
Lee Roy Selmon: A defensive end and tackle, Selmon was the first player drafted by the Buccaneers and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1995.
Derrick Brooks: A linebacker known for his speed, Brooks played his entire 14-year career with the Buccaneers and was a key part of their Super Bowl-winning team in 2003.
Warren Sapp: As a defensive tackle, Sapp earned the Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1999. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013.
John Lynch: A defensive back drafted in 1993, Lynch was selected for nine Pro Bowls over the course of his career.
Ronde Barber: Barber, a defensive back, played for the Buccaneers from 1997 to 2012. He won a Super Bowl and had three All-Pro selections during his career.
Tom Brady: Brady joined the Buccaneers in 2020 and led them to their second Super Bowl victory in 2021.