Rachaad White exited the Buccaneers August 9th preseason game against the Titans due to a groin injury, having rushed six times for 28 yards before being ruled out for the remainder of the matchup. Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed that White will undergo further testing to assess the severity of the injury.

White could remain valuable given his reliability as a pass-catcher, but his availability in the lead-up to Week 1 is uncertain. This injury opens a window for Sean Tucker, whose efficiency last season (6.2 yards per carry on limited attempts) makes him a candidate to carve out a more prominent role.

Irving was already going in the second or third round and the White injury makes this a safer bet. The more interesting angle is Tucker, he’s been going in the late rounds or undrafted but he might start to climb draft boards now.

Author: David Leonard (@RealDelcoDave)