The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Notre Dame guard Billy Schrauth with the 160th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Schrauth, a two-year starter for the Fighting Irish and a team captain, goes to Tampa Bay after being named a second-team All-American in 2025.
The pick gives the Buccaneers a lineman who has started at both guard positions and brought consistency to Notre Dame’s front. Tampa Bay described Schrauth as a technically sound blocker, a profile that fits a team looking for reliable interior play late in the draft.
That matters because Day 3 picks are often measured less by flash than by how quickly they can hold up in camp and earn a role. Schrauth arrives with the kind of résumé that suggests a lower-risk investment: multi-year starting experience, leadership as a captain and national recognition from last season.
The fit also leaves one clear question for Tampa Bay: where, exactly, Schrauth settles first. He has the background to play either guard spot, and that flexibility is often what separates a depth addition from someone who can be moved around when injuries or line shuffles hit. For now, the Buccaneers have added a proven Notre Dame blocker with a track record that says he should get a real look.
