The trade value for every player in the NFL truly varies on a week-to-week basis. For most players, they can see their value rise and fall the way the sun does, but some break through that mold and are able to secure themselves at the top of the proverbial ladder.
ESPN recently reviewed the trade value of the top stars on every NFL team. For the Bucs, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell looked at the value of a handful of players. At the top of the mountain, in terms of value and talent, it is offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs.
It makes sense considering how consistent the All-Pro has been in his career, but it is still nice to see it on paper. Barnwell explains his value, writing, “The 27-year-old battled knee and oblique injuries last season, but if I had to pick someone to be the best left tackle in the NFL over the next five seasons, he would be my choice. Wirfs allowed a 4.7% pressure rate and a 0.8% quick pressure rate in 2024, both of which led all left tackles. His absence and (mildly) limited performance after returning also directly led to Tampa’s struggles on the ground in 2025. He’s a complete player and one of the most valuable non-quarterbacks in football.”
Wirfs remains one of the best players, regardless of position, in the NFL. Seeing that reflected in his trade value is a nice feather in the hat of Bucs fans and the franchise.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Bucs’ Tristan Wirfs has top-tier trade value according to ESPN
Reporting by Andrew Harbaugh, Buccaneers Wire / Bucs Wire
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