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Emeka Egbuka

WR

Drafted 19th overall in the 1st round of the 2025 draft, Emeka Egbuka arrived from Ohio State. Now with TB, he's in his 2nd NFL season. Last season's 47.2 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 53rd percentile among WRs, below average for the position. Few match his volume, which grades in the 97th percentile. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 91 catches for 1,178 yards and 8 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 205#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 1, 19th overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
47.2

53th percentile among WRs

17 games · 127 targets

Role×0.14+1.53
Hands×0.1-2.16
Volume×0.12+2.10
Total EPA×0.22-0.10
EPA/target×0.3-1.08
Yards/target×0.12-0.46

Week 1 projection · @ CIN

Methodology
Rec2.8 (1–5)52% 2.5+
Rec2.8 (1–5)52% 2.5+
Rec2.8 (1–5)52% 2.5+
Rec2.8 (1–5)52% 2.5+
Rec2.8 (1–5)52% 2.5+
Rec2.8 (1–5)52% 2.5+
Rec2.8 (1–5)52% 2.5+
Rec yds41.1 (9.5–72.6)51% 40.5+
Rec yds41.1 (9.5–72.6)51% 40.5+
Rec yds41.1 (9.5–72.6)51% 40.5+
Rec yds41.1 (9.5–72.6)51% 40.5+
Rec yds41.1 (9.5–72.6)51% 40.5+
Rec yds41.1 (9.5–72.6)51% 40.5+
Rec yds41.1 (9.5–72.6)51% 40.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)22% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)22% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)22% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)22% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)22% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)22% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)22% 0.5+

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

2025 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size62▶

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

Receiving

Hands3▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat82▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability90▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share93▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share94▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency12▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume97▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026TB27.16111282402
2025TB47.2179639386

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Emeka Egbuka has played in 23 regular-season games, all with TB.

He has rushed for 20 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 91 passes for 1,178 yards and 8 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with TB: 938 yards and 6 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 47.2, in the 53rd percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2025 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
29
3.6/g
454
57/g
2
Away9
34
3.8/g
484
54/g
4
In division6
15
2.5/g
229
38/g
2
Out of division11
48
4.4/g
709
64/g
4
In wins8
31
3.9/g
453
57/g
4
In losses9
32
3.6/g
485
54/g
2
On grass10
33
3.3/g
514
51/g
2
On turf7
30
4.3/g
424
61/g
4
Indoors5
18
3.6/g
221
44/g
3
Outdoors12
45
3.8/g
717
60/g
3

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ATL9 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 67 yds, 2 TD75.9
Week 2HOU4 rec, 29 yds, 1 TD51.8
Week 3NYJ6 rec, 85 yds, 0 TD70.2
Week 4PHI4 rec, 101 yds, 1 TD55.4
Week 5SEA7 rec, 163 yds, 1 TD99
Week 6SF2 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 7DET4 rec, 58 yds, 0 TD22.1
Week 8NO3 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD38.8
Week 10NE6 rec, 115 yds, 1 TD65.1
Week 11BUF5 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD36.2
Week 12LAR3 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD41.4
Week 13ARI4 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD41.3
Week 14NO2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD36.5
Week 15ATL4 rec, 64 yds, 0 TD61
Week 16CAR1 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD57.6
Week 17MIA3 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD28.2
Week 18CAR1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD28.6

Emeka Egbuka — common questions

What position does Emeka Egbuka play?
Emeka Egbuka is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Emeka Egbuka played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Emeka Egbuka has played for TB (2025–2026).
Where did Emeka Egbuka go to college?
Emeka Egbuka played college football at Ohio State.
When was Emeka Egbuka drafted?
Emeka Egbuka was selected in round 1, 19th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Emeka Egbuka scored?
Emeka Egbuka has 9 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 8 receiving).
What is Emeka Egbuka's ScoutIndex Rating?
Emeka Egbuka rated 27.1 for 2026, the 3rd percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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