Emeka Egbuka Headed for 'Big Role' in 2025?

What They're Saying

QB Baker Mayfield: "The thing that sticks out is how cerebral he is. He's so smart. Right now, I think we could plug-and-play him at every receiver spot. He understands the offense that well. That's just him being a pro already."

2025 Fantasy Football Impact

That all lines up pretty well with our guy Shane's analysis, which called Egbuka's college film "a master class on how to catch from the slot." In fact, it sounds like the Bucs even like their first-round pick more than Mr. Hallam does (despite the fact that he's an Ohio State alum).

Now's the time to remind everyone that a "big role" in beat writer parlance does not necessarily mean startable target volume for our fantasy teams. Jalen McMillan played a pretty big role for last year's Bucs, for example, and he finished the year with just 37 receptions.

Egbuka figures to run as the third WR when Mike Evans and Godwin are healthy. We'll watch Godwin this summer, though, to see just how close his repaired ankle is to full strength.

The rookie also carries handcuff upside, though, in that a new injury to either Godwin or Evans would likely pass him more target share.

At his current WR50 best ball ADP, Egbuka is worth a redraft look. Just don't go in expecting him to start for your team in September.