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Bucky Irving

RB

Bucky Irving came into the league as a 4th-round selection (125th overall) in 2024, drafted out of Oregon; Minnesota. Now with TB, he's in his 3rd NFL season. Last season's 13.7 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 2nd percentile among RBs, below average for the position. Volume is his calling card, grading in the 95th percentile among his peers. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,162 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 194#

College

Oregon; Minnesota

Draft

Rd 4, 125th overall (2024)

Seasons

2024–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
60.4

84th percentile among RBs

6 games · 113 touches

Volume×0.1+1.96
Receiving×0.14-0.31
Total EPA×0.24-0.09
Conversion×0.1-1.05
Ball security×0.06-0.45
Yards/carry×0.12+1.41
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.29

Week 1 projection · @ CIN

Methodology
Rush yds64.7 (19.1–110.4)55% 60.5+
Rush yds64.7 (19.1–110.4)55% 60.5+
Rush yds64.7 (19.1–110.4)55% 60.5+
Rush yds64.7 (19.1–110.4)55% 60.5+
Rush yds64.7 (19.1–110.4)55% 60.5+
Rush yds64.7 (19.1–110.4)55% 60.5+
Rush yds64.7 (19.1–110.4)55% 60.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rec3.3 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec3.3 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec3.3 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec3.3 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec3.3 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec3.3 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec3.3 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec yds41.1 (9.5–72.7)51% 40.5+
Rec yds41.1 (9.5–72.7)51% 40.5+
Rec yds41.1 (9.5–72.7)51% 40.5+
Rec yds41.1 (9.5–72.7)51% 40.5+
Rec yds41.1 (9.5–72.7)51% 40.5+
Rec yds41.1 (9.5–72.7)51% 40.5+
Rec yds41.1 (9.5–72.7)51% 40.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed37▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst1▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size16▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency88▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry93▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion10▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving32▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security18▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume95▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency40▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026TB60.46452217741
2025TB13.7105881302773
2024TB94171122847392

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Bucky Irving has played in 33 regular-season games, all with TB.

He has rushed for 2,162 yards and 11 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 94 passes for 743 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2024 with TB: 1,122 yards and 8 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 94.0, in the 98th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
242
61/g
0
8
2.0/g
16
4/g
0
Away2
210
105/g
2
9
4.5/g
58
29/g
1
Out of division6
452
75/g
2
17
2.8/g
74
12/g
1
In wins1
165
165/g
1
2
2.0/g
10
10/g
1
In losses5
287
57/g
1
15
3.0/g
64
13/g
0
On grass3
196
65/g
0
6
2.0/g
13
4/g
0
On turf3
256
85/g
2
11
3.7/g
61
20/g
1
Indoors1
165
165/g
1
2
2.0/g
10
10/g
1
Outdoors5
287
57/g
1
15
3.0/g
64
13/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CIN45 rush yds, 1 TD · 7 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD68.8
Week 2CLE89 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD58.1
Week 3MIN46 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD36.9
Week 4GB61 rush yds, 0 TD48.2
Week 5DAL165 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 1 TD97.5
Week 6PIT46 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD13.9

Bucky Irving — common questions

What position does Bucky Irving play?
Bucky Irving is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Bucky Irving played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Bucky Irving has played for TB (2024–2026).
Where did Bucky Irving go to college?
Bucky Irving played college football at Oregon; Minnesota.
When was Bucky Irving drafted?
Bucky Irving was selected in round 4, 125th overall, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Bucky Irving scored?
Bucky Irving has 15 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (11 rushing, 4 receiving).
What is Bucky Irving's ScoutIndex Rating?
Bucky Irving rated 60.4 for 2026, the 84th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 2024