ESPN lists Emeka Egbuka as Bucs' only blue-chip player under 25
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
ESPN has ranked the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14th in its annual under-25 player listings for 2026, an improvement from last year's 16th. Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka is identified as the Buccaneers' only 'blue-chip' player after a promising rookie season where he amassed 938 receiving yards and six touchdowns. With Mike Evans departing, Egbuka is expected to take on a larger role in the offense alongside other young talents like Jalen McMillan and Tez Johnson. Defensive standout Rueben Bain Jr. is spotlighted as a key player in the team's future development.
- •Bucs ranked 14th in ESPN's under-25 list for 2026.
- •Emeka Egbuka is the only blue-chip player named for Tampa Bay.
- •Egbuka had 938 receiving yards and six touchdowns last season.
- •Bucs aim to build around young players like Jalen McMillan and Rueben Bain Jr.
- •Mike Evans' departure opens up more opportunities for Egbuka.
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Just one Bucs' player listed by ESPN as they highlight younger talent
"ESPN identified Emeka Egbuka as the Buccaneers' only blue-chip player under 25 entering the 2026 season.
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