The Starter: Johnthan Banks
The Bucs' second-round pick in 2013, Banks started all 16 games as a rookie, posting 55 tackles, three interceptions and five pass breakups.
The Mississippi State product had his rookie struggles but showed flashes of his size and athleticism with a one-handed interception against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 4 and again with a game-saving pick against the Detroit Lions in Week 12.
Banks faces some stiff competition to retain his starting spot, which will only make him better, whether he wins the battle or not.
Next in Line: Mike Jenkins
A former USF Bull, Jenkins has played plenty of home games in Raymond James Stadium, but now he'll get to do it at the NFL level in a Bucs uniform.
After being chosen in the first round of the 2008 draft, Jenkins spent five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys before playing 2013 with the Raiders. He signed a one-year deal with the Bucs this offseason, bringing plenty of experience along with him with 63 starts over his six NFL seasons.
Jenkins has dealt with a few injuries, but he brings much-needed experience and depth to the Bucs pass defense. Even if he doesn't win the starting job over Banks, he'll push the sophomore to improve and give Tampa Bay a valuable veteran presence.
Of the rest of the group, Danny Gorrer brings the most experience to the table, having spent five years in the league with four different teams. He's appeared in 13 games over his two seasons with the Bucs, making one start back in 2012.
Deveron Carr was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2013, playing in nine games in his rookie season but failing to register anything on the stat sheet. Keith Lewis joined the team as an undrafted free agent following this year's draft and brings some impressive workout numbers for his size. Both will have to contribute heavily on special teams to stick.