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Get to Know Bucs Rookie Tristan Wirfs

Meet Tampa Bay's first-round pick from the 2020 NFL Draft.
Get to Know Bucs Rookie Tristan Wirfs
Get to Know Bucs Rookie Tristan Wirfs

Heading into the 2020 NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers knew they had to find a starting-caliber right tackle to replace long-time veteran Demar Dotson. 

To make sure they got their man, the Bucs traded a fourth-round pick to move up just one spot, swapping places with the San Francisco 49ers to land Iowa's Tristan Wirfs at No. 13 overall.

There's a reason the Bucs were willing to part with a mid-round pick just to move up one slot to grab Wirfs. At 6-5, 320 pounds, Wirfs is a rare athlete for his size, and could have easily been the first offensive tackle taken in a draft loaded with blue-chip talent at the position. His skill set and experience make him a perfect fit for what the Bucs need at a key position.

Get to know the former Hawkeyes star: