1981 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season NFL Draft NFL Draft

| Pick | Round | Player | Position_ | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | Hugh Green | Linebacker | Pittsburgh |
| 2 | 34 | James Wilder | Running back | Missouri |
| 4 | 89 | John Holt | Defensive back | West Texas A&M |
| 8 | 199 | Denver Johnson | Offensive tackle | Tulsa |
| 9 | 228 | Mike Ford | Quarterback | SMU |
| 10 | 254 | Ken McCune | Defensive end | Texas |
| 11 | 283 | Johnny Ray Smith | Defensive back | Lamar |
| 12 | 310 | Brad White | Nose tackle | Tennessee |