Buccaneers Sign First-Round WR Emeka Egbuka

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Friday that they’ve signed first-round WR Emeka Egbuka to a rookie contract.

This leaves just one unsigned draft pick for the Buccaneers:

Rd Pick Player Pos. Note
1 19 Emeka Egbuka WR Signed
2 53 Benjamin Morrison CB  
3 84 Jacob Parrish CB Signed
4 121 David Walker LB Signed
5 157 Elijah Roberts EDGE Signed
7 235 Tez Johnson WR Signed

 

Egbuka, 22, committed to Ohio State as a five-star recruit. He earned second-team All-Big 10 honors in 2022 and third-team honors the next two seasons. 

The Buccaneers used the No. 19 overall pick in round one on Egbuka. He’s projected to sign Egbuka to a four-year, $18,147,572 contract that includes a $9,838,231 signing bonus. The contract includes a fifth-year option for the team to pick up in 2028.

During his four-year college career, Egbuka recorded 205 receptions for 2,868 yards and 24 touchdowns. He added 24 carries for 145 yards and two more touchdowns. 

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