Emeka Egbuka Says He’s Super Reliable
April 25th, 2025
Bucs WR Emeka Egbuka.
Unless one is a full-blown SEC honk and refuses to watch a college football game unless a team wears an SEC patch on their shoulder pads, you very likely watched Ohio State last year since they were always on TV, including the Buckeyes’ run to the national title.
So football fans were hard-pressed not to see Bucs’ first-round pick Emeka Egbuka.
The guy always made plays — playing in the slot, stretching the field, short passes, long passes. Hell, even with runs Egbuka impacted seemingly every game.
Egbuka thinks that’s a big reason the Bucs drafted him. He’s money, he said.
“I’m super reliable,” Egbuka said in a Zoom call with the local pen and mic club without coming across cocky.
“I’m someone who is going to be in the right place at the right time,” Egubka added. “I feel very comfortable with the ball in my hands.
“I never felt like there was a ball in the air that I couldn’t track or was a difficult catch. So, having a quarterback to be able to put it up and just trust you, which I know Baker can do. I’m just really excited to get started.”
Since former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud was drafted two years ago, Egbuka has been making plays despite having QBs that were not world beaters. Kyle McCord and Will Howard were meh quarterbacks. Not bad. Nothing remotely special.
It’s very likely Baker Mayfield is the best quarterback Egbuka has played with since the 2022 season, when Stroud was his quarterback. So Joe is pumped to see what Egbuka can do with Mayfield slinging the ball.
April 25th, 2025 at 12:40 am
Basically, in this passing league, The Buccaneers have solidified their receiving corps of the future and still have Evans and Godwin. Add to that their O line, TE, and RBs, I fully expect 32 points a game this year.
And unless they get another linebacker and DB, they’re going to need it. I completely trust them in the draft, but I just hope passing on Jihaad doesn’t bite them in the ass because I think he is a pro bowler.
April 25th, 2025 at 12:46 am
Anyone who wants the book on Egbuka needs to watch Steve Smith Sr’s analysis of him on Youtube. Called Egbuka the “ultimate slot receiver”. Whichever Joe reads this, check it out, there’s good quotables.
April 25th, 2025 at 12:46 am
I was really hoping for an edge rusher. I understand why they took the Wr but I think a defensive player would’ve made more sense. Either way tho, it was a good choice
April 25th, 2025 at 12:52 am
Not losing a wink of sleep 2nite worried about what if #13 and #14 go down at the same time again
We needed a WR, and got the 2nd best one.
Nice Work JL
April 25th, 2025 at 1:01 am
One thought for everyone – What if Licht knows something about Evans retiring after 2025? If he gets 1000 yards then he’ll pass Jerry Rice for that all time consecutive seasons record, move into the top 20 all time rec yards, and be top 10 in TD catches. He’ll be guaranteed the gold jacket, has a ring and nothing left to prove.
April 25th, 2025 at 1:03 am
Great pick!
Godwin will realistically probably start the season on IR, so this is a very savvy pick.
And he’ll be great in the slot and in the run game.
So much better than wasting our 1st RD draft pick on a backup edge rusher.
April 25th, 2025 at 2:14 am
Cheers, Mr Licht – and cheers to Joe for pining for this one. It happened. Have another Big Storm.
April 25th, 2025 at 4:03 am
It’s all good. Emeka was a great choice for the future. We needed to get one WR and we were so lucky to draft him.
Some of us were hoping for an edge rush, but Jason made a right decision here. We have more draft picks to go. Can’t wait to see who we get next.
April 25th, 2025 at 5:36 am
Well I am so going to sleep better knowing that our 1st round WR pick says that he is ” super reliable. ” Now lets go get us a CB or S or DT or LB that also says that he is ‘ super reliable.” C’mon Joe? You going to post next what GMC thinks about this guy? lol
April 25th, 2025 at 5:54 am
David I agree with you on the Campbell pick. Eagles grabbed him. Gunna suck if that comes back to bite us if he’s a difference maker in a playoff game against us.
April 25th, 2025 at 7:28 am
Good point Joe. But I take offense to the SEC remark sir. I love the SEC but I do get out of the house every now and then. LOL Spent 25 years living in Bama and that kind of talk could get you thrown out of church there. 🙂
Go Bucs!
April 25th, 2025 at 8:21 am
Last year when both Evans and Godwin were out, they survived. Otton emerged. Late, McMillan got hot.
But this kid Egbuka is going to elevate that position to a new level. Especially if he can play game 1 when the heat will make rotation with fresh WRs devastating on Defenses.
April 25th, 2025 at 9:27 am
50 points a game
April 25th, 2025 at 11:04 am
I am really excited we drafted EE. He’s everything you hope for in a WR. Good and safe pick and it makes me wonder if 4 WR sets will be used more this year (I hope).
We can debate the value of the pick especially given team needs on D, but let’s see what the rest of the draft yields for the D.
I envision this pick will allow our O to at least be similar to last year. Many are saying we will be better, and I hope we will – 30ppg or so.
April 25th, 2025 at 11:09 am
LouisFriend Says:
April 25th, 2025 at 12:46 am
Anyone who wants the book on Egbuka needs to watch Steve Smith Sr’s analysis of him on Youtube. Called Egbuka the “ultimate slot receiver”. Whichever Joe reads this, check it out, there’s good quotables.
I saw that YT vid, Louis. Say what you want about Steve Smith, but the man knows the WR position.
One topic to nitpick though: The blocking of EE. I think it was Smith (might’ve been a different analyst, it was late, LOL) who showed clips badly missing blocks.
Smith pointed out that EE doesn’t break down and chop his feet, but goes straight at the defender. Smith said this technique breakdown is easily fixed with coaching.
Smith had Golden as his #1 due to blazing speed, but said EE is the best overall WR in this draft class.
Glad we landed EE – and as always, Go Bucs ! ! !