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Tristan Wirfs sounds up to the challenge of protecting Tom Brady

Buccaneers rookie offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs sounds like he’s ready to protect prized-investment Tom Brady.

NFL rookies selected in round one of the draft already feel the pressure upon entering the league. Franchises can invest millions of dollars and structure their entire organization around a player they deem to be a foundational talent only to watch them struggle to meet expectations.

Perhaps no rookie from the 2020 class will have more pressure on him this season than offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs. While a guy like Joe Burrow will be given time to develop in Cincinnati with a rebuilding Bengals squad, Wirfs will be looked upon to provide immediate protection up front for six-time Super Bowl champ Tom Brady, who will lead a revamped Bucs squad with championship expectations.

The Buccaneers allowed 47 sacks last season on former quarterback Jameis Winston, while Brady was only sacked 27 times in New England with the Patriots. Tampa Bay moved up in round one to get Wirfs, who was the last remaining of the four top tackles.

Wirfs is a monster athlete and a gym rat, both of which will come in handy in the NFL. And, from the sound of it, he’s ready for the challenge of helping protect the future Hall of Fame quarterback.

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Tristan Wirfs hit the field this morning with a few other rookie linemen

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs hit the field for a morning workout today with a few other rookie linemen.

Buccaneers rookie offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs has a big reason to smile today, after he and the team agreed to terms on a contract. The former Iowa Hawkeye can now set his sights on helping shore up Tampa Bay’s offensive line and keep quarterback Tom Brady upright.

Wirfs has been keeping himself in shape all offseason, from on-the-field workouts to pool jumping, and this morning he was at it again, hitting the field with a few other rookie linemen on the Buccaneers — John Molchon, Nick Leverett and Zach Shackelford.

Take a look at some screenshots from Wirfs’ latest Instagram story.

Suffice it to say, I think only one of these four guys is guaranteed a roster spot. Want to guess which one?

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It was all about family this weekend for Tristan Wirfs

Bucs rookie OT Tristan Wirfs took to Instagram to show off his time with the Wirfs family this weekend.

Buccaneers rookie tackle Tristan Wirfs will be under pressure to perform right away when the season kicks off.

The 2020 first-round pick of the Bucs will be looked upon to keep soon-to-be 43-year-old quarterback Tom Brady upright all season. The Bucs’ O-line allowed 47 sacks on Jameis Winston last year, something they can’t afford to let happen to Brady.

Fortunately, Tampa Bay seems to have gotten one of the best tackles in the 2020 draft class. Wirfs has been hitting the field, and pool, putting in the work ahead of training.

This weekend, though, he took some time out of his busy schedule to hang with his family, who came to town for a visit.

Take a look.

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Tristan Wirfs is looking so fresh and so clean

Bucs rookie offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs looks to be getting cleaned up before training camp begins.

Bucs training camp is set to get underway soon, so rookies will get the chance to finally meet all their new teammates in person. The coronavirus pandemic shut down team facilities earlier this year, making it an offseason unlike any other for an incoming rookie class.

For Tampa Bay, the highlight of this year’s draft for them was their selection of offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs in round one. Wirfs will add immediate size and strength to an O-line that will be looked upon to protect 43-year-old quarterback Tom Brady this season.

Wirfs has been hitting the field, and pool, to stay in shape ahead of training camp. Now, it’s time to shape up his hair. Take a look at Wirfs’ recent Instagram story, which has him looking so fresh and so clean.

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Tristan Wirfs is learning about that Florida weather the hard way

Bucs rookie offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs found his on-the-field workout interrupted today by some Florida weather,

The Buccaneers picked up Iowa offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs in round one of April’s NFL draft, looking to use him as the foundational piece in their new O-line that will try and keep Tom Brady from taking a beating this year. Last season, the Bucs allowed former quarterback Jameis Winston to be sacked 47 times.

Wirfs was one of the top-ranked tackles in the 2020 draft class, and has off-the-chart athleticism, highlighted by his ability to just casually jump out of a pool. The big man has been hitting the field in Tampa this offseason, getting in as much conditioning as he can before training camp begins.

But today, it seems that Wirfs’ workout was interrupted by some Florida weather, and I’m not talking about the heat or sunshine, but rather scattered rain showers, which can just pop out of of nowhere.

Take a look at some screenshots from Wirfs’ recent Instagram story.

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Tristan Wirfs proves he can still jump out of a pool

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs displayed his insane athleticism in the pool over the weekend.

The Buccaneers’ selection of Iowa offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs in April’s NFL draft was seen as a huge get for a team that was in the market for one of the class’ top-ranked tackles.

Wirfs will be plugged in right away up front to help provide stability along an O-line that surrendered 47 sacks last season on former quarterback Jameis Winston. Tampa Bay can’t afford to let their new quarterback Tom Brady take a pounding like that, especially since the six-time Super Bowl champion will be 43 when the 2020 kicks off.

But Wirfs seems ready for the challenge, and the Bucs should be thrilled by their selection of the talented young rookie. And while Wirfs wowed scouts with his performance at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis earlier this year, a video of him jumping out of a pool was what turned many heads.

And, Wirfs decided to see if he still had it in him over the weekend. Take a look.

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Someone get Tristan Wirfs a drip pan

Bucs OT Tristan Wirfs has been hitting the football field lately and has the sweat to prove it.

When Tom Brady signed on to be the new quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this offseason, the Bucs’ main priority entering the 2020 NFL draft became getting one of the top-ranked offensive tackles on the board.

After three tackles went in the first 11 picks, Tampa Bay opted not to take any chances, and traded up a spot to No. 13 to select Iowa offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs. The rookie will be looked upon to help keep Brady upright this season as the Bucs look to make a championship run. (No pressure.)

Fortunately, Wirfs is training like a man possessed. The tackle took to Instagram today to show off some pictures from his recent workout at Skyway Park in Tampa.

Take a look.

By the looks of it, that hot Florida sun isn’t doing Wirfs any favors when it comes to cooling down. Thankfully, he’ll have the luxury of having some practices indoors once training camp begins.

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Just a friendly reminder that Tristan Wirfs can jump out of a pool

The Bucs selected Iowa OT Tristan Wirfs in round one of the 2020 NFL draft. Wirfs became a virtual star recently by posting this video.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Iowa OT Tristan Wirfs with the 13th pick in the 2020 NFL draft.

The Iowa Hawkeye will provide some much-needed protection up front for prized quarterback Tom Brady, who will be leading an offense that also includes guys like Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Rob Gronkowski.

But if you think Wirfs is just a great O-lineman because of his size (6-foot-5, 320 pounds), think again. This guy has insane athleticism. Need proof? Take a look below.

First Gronk and now an offensive tackle who can box jump out of a pool? It’s a good week for Brady. Now if he can only stop walking into random houses.

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