Rookie Graham Barton named Bucs' starting center

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First-round pick Graham Barton has been named the starting center for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Coach Todd Bowles made the announcement on Tuesday with respect to Barton, who played both center and left tackle at Duke. Barton, 22, was selected by Tampa Bay with the 26th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

"Yes, Barton will start at center," Bowles said. "We knew he was tough. J