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Buccaneers Add Emeka Egbuka To Veteran WR Group

By Shane Hallam | Updated on Fri, Apr 25 2025 2:16 AM UTC

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Ohio State WR Emeka Egbuka with the 19th pick of Round 1 in the 2025 NFL Draft. Egbuka came to Ohio State as a highly touted five-star prospect. However, he was stuck behind future NFL stars like Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Garrett Wilson, and Chris Olave. Egbuka eventually showed NFL promise as a sophomore with 1,151 yards and 10 receiving TDs. Unfortunately, an ankle injury that required surgery cost him most of 2023, so he decided to return to the Buckeyes for his senior season. His slot skills and sure hands made him a reliable target all year. The final numbers: 81 catches, 1,011 yards, and 10 TDs across 16 healthy games. Egbuka profiles as a high-floor, moderate-ceiling fantasy asset. He had a 9.72 Relative Athletic Score (RAS) based on his predraft testing. He also ranked 16th among Combine WRs in 2024 targets share at 24.2%, and 11th among those WRs in PFF Receiving Grade with an 82.4. He ranked fifth in our predraft Rookie Model Score (7.67) and comps favorably to former Dolphin Jarvis Landry.

2025 Fantasy Football Impact

The Buccaneers re-signed Chris Godwin to a two-year deal and still have Mike Evans, but add one of the best slot WRs in the draft in Egbuka.

It may mean Egbuka takes a backseat in redraft for a year, but the future could be bright

With the Buccaneers passing volume, he could have some solid PPR games, especially if Evans or Godwin are hurt again.

Dynasty Impact

Egbuka is a high-floor option that will be more a long term play in dynasty.

With Godwin likely only around for another two years and Evans nearing the end of his career, Egbuka could have a bright future.

But it will likely be a waiting game for dynasty managers.

He should still be a mid-first round pick in 1-QB

Shane Hallam, Writer

Shane has over 20 years of experience creating content and playing every fantasy football format including redraft, dynasty, devy, C2C, IDP, CFF, and more. He is a multi-year winner of $500 dynasty leagues on the FFPC, and a King's Classic Champion. Shane utilizes deep film and scheme study to enhance his fantasy performance.

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