Bucs' Tristan Wirfs earns high praise from league-wide poll
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers still have one of the best offensive tackles in football anchoring their offensive line. Despite dealing with adversity during the 2025 season, Tristan Wirfs continues to receive elite recognition around the NFL, with league executives, coaches, and scouts ranking him as the number 3 offensive tackle entering the 2026 season.
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Wirfs landed behind only Detroit Lions star Penei Sewell and future Hall of Famer Trent Williams in ESPN's annual rankings of the league's top offensive tackles, reinforcing just how highly respected he remains throughout the NFL.
The ranking is especially impressive considering the challenges Wirfs faced last season. After establishing himself as one of the most dominant tackles in football, a knee injury forced him to miss time and affected his ability to consistently play at his usual level when he returned. However, evaluators still viewed him as one of the league's premier offensive linemen because of his rare combination of strength, athleticism, and technique.
Since being selected by Tampa Bay with the 13th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Wirfs has become one of the most important pieces of the Buccaneers' roster. He quickly emerged as one of the NFL's best right tackles before transitioning to left tackle and continuing to excel protecting the quarterback's blindside.
That versatility is a major reason why Wirfs remains so highly regarded, as few offensive linemen have shown the ability to move between tackle positions while maintaining an All-Pro level of play. Wirfs ability to dominate as both a pass protector and run blocker gives Tampa Bay a reliable cornerstone as the team enters a new era.
With franchise leaders like Mike Evans and Lavonte David no longer on the roster, having a player like Wirfs remains crucial. He provides stability for Baker Mayfield and the offense while continuing to set the standard for the next generation of Buccaneers players.
At only 27 years old, Wirfs still has plenty of elite football ahead of him. While he may not be ranked as the best tackle in the NFL, being considered the third-best offensive tackle in the league shows just how special he has become.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Bucs' Tristan Wirfs earns high praise from league-wide poll