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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 target share, which grades in the 95th 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

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
27.1

3th percentile among WRs

6 games · 49 targets

Role×0.14+2.07
Hands×0.1-2.56
Volume×0.12+1.97
Total EPA×0.22-1.81
EPA/target×0.3-2.60
Yards/target×0.12-2.60

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.

2026 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).

Size61▶

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

Receiving

Hands17▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat16▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability19▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share95▶

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

Air-Yards Share95▶

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

Impact

Efficiency1▶

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

Volume95▶

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)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
17
4.3/g
139
35/g
2
Away2
11
5.5/g
101
51/g
0
Out of division6
28
4.7/g
240
40/g
2
In wins1
6
6.0/g
38
38/g
0
In losses5
22
4.4/g
202
40/g
2
On grass3
10
3.3/g
91
30/g
1
On turf3
18
6.0/g
149
50/g
1
Indoors1
6
6.0/g
38
38/g
0
Outdoors5
22
4.4/g
202
40/g
2

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CIN5 rec, 63 yds, 0 TD66.4
Week 2CLE-3 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 16 yds, 1 TD38.9
Week 3MIN5 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD45.1
Week 4GB2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD31.4
Week 5DAL14 rush yds, 1 TD · 6 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 6PIT7 rec, 48 yds, 1 TD13.8

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.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 1, 2025

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