Emeka Egbuka

ANALYSIS
Egbuka was thrust into a significant role from Day 1 of his rookie season, as the Buccaneers began the campaign without Chris Godwin and Jalen McMillan due to ankle and neck injuries, respectively. The Ohio State product looked like an instant star after posting a 25-445-5 line on 38 targets over his first five career games, but Egbuka topped 64 receiving yards just once in the remaining 12 contests despite Mike Evans and Godwin missing significant time, and McMillan not making his season debut until Week 15. Nevertheless, there isn't any doubt about Egbuka's talent after he still nearly eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark in his first season, and he could be set for a similar elevated target share in 2026 if Godwin isn't retained this offseason.

ANALYSIS
Egbuka held onto a starting spot on Brugler's team despite a poor second half of the season, as Egbuka didn't score a touchdown during the final eight games of the 2025 campaign and reached 50 receiving yards in only one game during that stretch. The first half of Egbuka's rookie season was electric, though, and the 19th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft still finished second among all first-year players with 938 receiving yards and six touchdown catches.