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Bucs star Chris Godwin named most underrated WR in NFL

Chris Godwin is one of the most overlooked players at his position for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Jeremy Brener

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is pressured by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is pressured by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey. / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been home for Chris Godwin ever since he entered the league in 2017.

Godwin has always been teammates with Mike Evans, so he hasn't always been the top option in the Bucs offense. However, that doesn't mean he isn't one of the best wideouts in the league.

CBS Sports writer Jared Dubin named Godwin the most underrated wide receiver in the NFL.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin looks on before a game against the Baltimore Ravens
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin looks on before a game against the Baltimore Ravens. / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Godwin named most underrated wide receiver

"Godwin has had a bunch of injury issues in his career, including a brutal season-ending ankle injury last year that cut short what looked like it was on track to be one of the best seasons of his career," Dubin wrote.

"Godwin racked up 50 catches for 576 yards and five scores in just seven games in 2024, which works out to a full-season pace of 121-1399-12. He remains one of the most effective slot receivers in the NFL, but he also provides much more than what you imagine a typical slot man does."

Godwin suffered a season-ending injury in Week 8 last year, resulting in a campaign where he logged just 50 catches for 576 yards and five touchdowns. It was Godwin's worst statistical showing since his rookie season.

Since his rookie year, Godwin has four seasons of over 1,000 yards, which is impressive as a secondary target.

In 2025, Godwin will look to get back to where he was before his injury in hopes of helping the Bucs get back to the playoffs for a sixth straight season.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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