Summer is here, sort of, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay.
Are we going to write about quarterbacks? Offensive tackles? Edge rushers? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
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The Texas Tech Red Raiders are going to miss Jacob Rodriguez, but it will be interesting to see Austin Romaine step into the role. He will be able to bring awareness, some decent pass coverage, and run support to the middle of their defense. While he lacks top-tier speed for the position, his instincts and processing speed allow him to be in a position to make a play or recover on a broken one. Romaine is worth paying attention to in 2026 as he is a very interesting linebacker prospect.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 Summer Scouting Report: Austin Romaine, LB, Texas Tech
Reporting by Andrew Harbaugh, Buccaneers Wire / Bucs Wire
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