BREAKING: Tampa Bay Buccaneers add Oregon offensive weapon with last draft pick

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are bringing in another wide receiver, drafting Oregon's Tez Johnson.
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Tez Johnson runs against the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Tez Johnson runs against the Ohio State Buckeyes. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took one wide receiver with their first pick in the draft, and now, they've taken one with their last pick in the draft.

The Buccaneers took Tez Johnson with the No. 235 pick in the NFL Draft. Johnson is the second receiver the Bucs have taken in this draft, with Emeka Egbuka coming off the board for Tampa Bay with the No. 19 pick in the draft.

Johnson's production is excellent, nabbing 83 receptions for 898 yards and 10 touchdowns in his final year at Oregon, but a very poor combine that saw him run a 4.51 40-yard dash saw his draft stock plummet. Now, he'll reunite with former teammate Bucky Irving in Tampa Bay.

Here's what BucsGameday writer JC Allen had to say about Johnson in his pre-draft scouting report:

"Johnson is a small, speedy wideout who can do damage from the slot. He knows how to run sharp routes and leverages corners to get open. He's a weapon in the screen game with the ability to rip off big runs due to his size, speed, and elusiveness. He'd bring a different element to the Bucs offense and could be a gadget-like player as he develops into a more rounded wide receiver. He also offers electric return ability. He had a formal interview with the Bucs at the NFL Combine."

Tampa Bay will now add two new receivers into the fold, and others on the bubble, like Trey Palmer and Kam Johnson, will have to fight for a roster spot.


READ MORE: Social media reacts to Buccaneers' fourth round pick in NFL Draft

Stick with BucsGameday for more coverage of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throughout the 2025 offseason.

Follow BucsGameday on Twitter and Facebook

More Tampa Bay Buccaneers News

• Get to know Tampa Bay Buccaneers fourth-round pick David Walker

• WATCH: Highlights from Buccaneers' fourth-round pick EDGE David Walker

• National media grades Buccaneers' first-round selection of Ohio State WR

• Get to know Buccaneers third-round pick Jacob Parrish


Published
River Wells
RIVER WELLS

River Wells is a sports journalist from St. Petersburg, Florida, who has covered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 2023. He graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Florida in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter @riverhwells.

JC Allen
JC ALLEN

JC Allen has been covering the Bucs since 2020. He is credentialed reporter and writer for Sports Illustrated’s Bucs Gameday and is the VP of the PFWA Tampa Chapter. A transplant to the area, he offers unparalleled views and insights on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.