Emeka Egbuka reflects on time with Mike Evans in Tampa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 6:33 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Emeka Egbuka is preparing for the upcoming NFL season without Mike Evans, having played one season with the Buccaneers legend. Egbuka expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn alongside Evans, who has had a significant impact on the franchise. The Bucs selected Egbuka in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and he recorded 938 receiving yards and six touchdowns in his rookie year. With Evans now on the 49ers, Egbuka has a chance to step into a larger role alongside teammates Chris Godwin Jr., Jalen McMillan, Ted Hurst III, and Tez Johnson.
- •Egbuka learned from Mike Evans during their season together.
- •Evans has moved to the San Francisco 49ers this offseason.
- •Egbuka had 938 receiving yards and six touchdowns as a rookie.
- •The Buccaneers drafted Egbuka in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
- •Egbuka will play a larger role alongside other receivers in the 2026 season.
- 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — Bucs' Emeka Egbuka reflects on his time with Mike Evans
"Emeka Egbuka is preparing for life without Mike Evans but remains thankful he had one season to learn alongside the Buccaneers legend.
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