Buccaneers receive draft grade for Ohio State wide receiver pick in NFL Draft

Emeka Egbuka is the newest member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — here's what the verdict looks like from the national media.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka celebrates a first down catch. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have their guy after taking Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka with the No. 19 overall pick.

While wide receiver wasn't the biggest need for the Bucs, they get a talented guy to add to their high-octane offense. Sports Illustrated writer Matt Verdarame graded the pick and gave the Bucs a "B."

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka celebrates with the trophy. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Egbuka to the Bucs

"Egbuka spent much of his time with the Buckeyes in the shadow of Marvin Harrison Jr., but became the top option for Ohio State’s national title team in 2024. Egbuka caught 81 passes for 1,011 yards and 10 touchdowns while making third-team All-Big Ten. Along with McMillan, Matthew Golden and Luther Burden III, Egbuka belongs in the top tier of receivers in this class," Verdarame wrote.

Egbuka can learn behind Chris Godwin and Mike Evans as he grows into his role with the team, and that could help build the depth at the position for many years to come.

The Bucs' next pick comes at No. 53 in the second round.

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