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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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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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2020 NFL draft: These two tackles have best chance to become Pro Bowl-caliber

As we approach the 2020 NFL draft, analytics expert Seth Walder of ESPN said these two offensive linemen could become Pro Bowl-caliber.

The 2020 NFL draft is almost upon us, and with the coronavirus pandemic bringing life to a standstill, we’ll witness the first ever fully virtual draft. The lead up to the this year’s event has been challenging for coaches and league execs, who haven’t been able to do the traditional draft preparation like Pro Day visits or on-site interviews with prospects.

General managers will likely have to rely heavily on game film and analytics, more so than in years past. Jason Licht, who will be heading his seventh draft as Bucs GM, may very well be looking to take one of the many talented offensive linemen projected to go early in round one. Recent mock drafts have the Bucs going for Georgia OT Andrew Thomas with the 14th pick.

But, in Seth Walder’s latest piece over at ESPN.com, the analytics expert uses Pro Football Reference’s Approximate Value to try and project which draft prospects have the best chance of becoming Pro Bowl-caliber players, and offensive linemen Tristan Wirfs (79%) and Mekhi Becton (75%) took the top two spots.

Both Wirfs and Becton had strong combines and seem to destined to be picked in the top 15 of the draft. Even if both players are off the board by the time the Bucs select at 14, SI says Georgia’s Thomas may be the most pro-ready tackle in this year’s class.

Seems like Bucs come out winners either way.

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