Bucs G Cody Mauch praises rookie teammates Graham Barton, Elijah Klein

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers landed an immediate starter in the second round of the 2023 NFL draft with North Dakota State offensive lineman Cody Mauch, and they’re hoping to do the same thing with their 2024 rookie class.

First-round pick Graham Barton is expected to compete immediately for one of the other starting jobs along the interior, while sixth-round pick Elijah Klein could also surprise by pushing for the left guard spot.

A few days into this year’s training camp, Mauch is already impressed with both of his new rookie teammates up front, as he looks to make his own improvements and build on last year’s success and development:

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