Social media reacts to Tampa Bay Buccaneers' seventh-round draft pick

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Oregon Ducks wide receiver Tez Johnson and social media was loving it.

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Tez Johnson runs against the Ohio State Buckeyes. | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wrapped up their last pick of the NFL Draft by selecting Oregon wide receiver Tez Johnson with the No. 235 overall pick. ESPN analyst and NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. had Johnson as a Day 3 projection, and the Bucs took their chance adding him after selecting Ohio State WR Emeka Egbuka in the first round.

Johnson doesn't have the size of a typical NFL receiver. At 5'10" and weighing 154 pounds, Johnson's size was one of the major questions brought up during his draft process. The Buccaneers still decided to see what he can add to their team. He finished his college career with 3,889 receiving yards, 28 receiving touchdowns and 310 receptions. Last year, Johnson was a Second Team All-Big Ten selection and was the Big Ten Championship game MVP.

Following the announcement of the pick, social media lit up with reactions from Tampa Bay fans. Many praised them for taking a high-upside player late in the draft, calling Johnson a "steal." Others pointed to his polished route running, speed and toughness despite his smaller frame as reasons to believe he could have a real role in the Buccaneers’ offense. Here is what Buccaneers fans and analysts had to say:

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Bucs getting Tez Johnson could be a steal

— Cam Dolla (@driveboylaflare) April 26, 2025

tampa bay just got a steal with tez johnson who is another player who should’ve been off the board, 10 touchdowns in the last two seasons it was a reason oregon went damn near undefeated, good luck son.
player comparison: golden tate/tyler lockett pic.twitter.com/73elXWZGyS

— unbiasedmedia (@unbiasedpicks) April 26, 2025

Another great value pick for the Bucs in Oregon WR Tez Johnson. Tiny dude, but another dynamic weapon for the offense.

— Luke Easterling (@LukeEasterling) April 26, 2025

Tez Johnson going in the 7th round might be more disrespectful than shedeur sanders going in the 5th . Pound for pound top 5 wr in college this year https://t.co/dpuPXJgyUP

— John (@iam_johnw) April 26, 2025

There isn’t a single draft pick the #Bucs made this year that I don’t like or even question.

Superb draft from start to finish in Tampa Bay.

If Tez Johnson sticks as a PR and WR5 he could be Jason Licht’s best ever 7th rounder.

— PewterReport 🏴‍☠️ (@PewterReport) April 27, 2025

Round 7 - 235 overall - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tez Johnson

142 on my board. He's the third skinniest receiver in the last 30 years, and didn't run a fast 40. That being said, he can just get open. His short area movement skills and feel for the game is just special.

— Tim Folkman (@TimFolkman) April 26, 2025

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