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Bucs rank No. 22 in ESPN's offensive skills list after Evans' departure

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 11:25 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Bucs rank No. 22 in ESPN's offensive skills list after Evans' departure

Summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been ranked No. 22 in ESPN's skill position rankings, following the loss of longtime receiver Mike Evans. Analysts express skepticism regarding the team's revamped offense, citing uncertainty around players like Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin Jr., and Bucky Irving. Egbuka showed promise last season, but the burden of replacing Evans' production now falls on him and others. The Bucs are looking to improve on this ranking as training camp progresses and younger players like Tez Johnson and rookie Ted Hurst III gain traction. Hurst has drawn comparisons to Larry Fitzgerald, potentially adding a new dynamic to Tampa Bay's receiving corps.

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Status Watch

•Buccaneers drop 15 spots from two seasons ago to No. 22 in offensive rankings.
•Emeka Egbuka needs to step up following Mike Evans' departure.
•Chris Godwin Jr. recovering from multiple injuries may limit his contributions.
•Tez Johnson has emerged as a surprise standout in training camp.
•Ted Hurst III compared to Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald by Steve Smith Sr.

Latest Updates

11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Bucs Plummet to No. 22 in ESPN's Offensive Rankings

What they're saying

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Post-Mike Evans uncertainty and injury concerns leave analysts skeptical as Emeka Egbuka and a transitioning receiving corps fight to prove Tampa Bay’s revamped offense belongs among the elite.
— Yahoo Sports

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