The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a big addition to an already great wide receiver room by selecting Ohio State’s Emeka Egbuka with the No. 19 pick on Thursday night.
Let’s break down what Egbuka will bring to the table as he joins Mike Evans and Chris Godwin in a star-studded receiver group in Tampa Bay.
Experience and college production
With two 1,000 plus yard seasons at Ohio State on his resume, Egbuka has the production that you want to bet on with a first round wide receiver.
Egbuka ranks amongst the most productive of all the star wide receivers to come through Ohio State as he has the most receptions in program history with 205 and the most receiving yards with 2,868.
Consistent route runner
Egbuka’s savviness and technical refinement as a route runner paved the way for him to produce at a high level. Those qualities, along with his ability to change directions and speeds on a dime, make him a very consistent separator and route winner.
Being able to beat man coverage on short and intermediate routes is a valuable skill set in the NFL and Egbuka is someone who can be relied upon to do just that. He also showcased a good ability to find weak spots in zone coverage for catches at Ohio State.
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