Photo gallery: Buccaneers rookie mini-camp

By Sander Philipse May 18, 2014, 11:36am EDT

Mike Evans displays the Buccaneers' bold new helmet in rookie mini-camp. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
First-round pick Mike Evans works with a coach to improve his release against press coverage. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
Charles Sims is projected to be a third-down back early in his career. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
Bucs rookies warm up at rookie mini-camp. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
Kevin Pamphile in position drills. The rookie is physically gifted, but needs to improve his technique in the NFL. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
Kevin Pamphile was the Bucs' second fifth-round pick, and is expected to be a backup offensive tackle this season. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
Kadeem Edwards has no problems with the heat, judging by his choice of dress. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
Mike Evans prefers to dress as lightly as possible in the heat, even though he's used to Texas temperatures. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
Charles Sims is almost guaranteed to make the roster, but USF's Ryne Giddins in the background is only in mini-camp on a try-out basis. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
Mike Evans rips through a coach simulating press coverage. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
Robert Herron, the Bucs' sixth-round pick, saw extensive work as a punt returner in mini-camp. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
Robert Herron is a speedster out of Wyoming who could be the Bucs' long-term answer at slot receiver. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
Mike Evans warming up with or without his gloves. He has good hands regardless of his hand-wear. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
Helmets were allowed at rookie mini-camp, but the Buccaneers were not allowed to wear pads and most contact was prohibited. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
Mike Evans showing off not only the shiny new Buccaneers' helmet, but also one of his tattoos. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
Kadeem Edwards wearing black longsleeves is an odd sight at Buccaneers training camp in the heat. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
Lovie Smith oversees a group of Buccaneers rookies stretching at mini-camp. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
Mike Evans was a star at rookie mini-camp, with one highlight, one-handed catch on Friday. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
In the Florida heat, staying hydrated is crucial. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
Matt Patchan (foreground) played his high school football locally at Armwood High School. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
Kadeem Edwards was the Buccaneers' first fifth-round pick in the 2014 NFL draft. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
Robert Herron working on a bag drill in rookie mini-camp. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
Herron slipped to the sixth round of the NFL draft, but he's expected to play a big role on offense for Tampa Bay. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
Kadeem Edwards was a favorite for photographers at rookie mini-camp. Photo Credit: Brian Blanco
Austin Seferian-Jenkins couldn't participate extensively at rookie mini-camp because of a sore foot. Photo credit: Brian Blanco