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Mike Evans Calls Buccaneers’ Receiver Room the Best of His Career

At mandatory minicamp Evans praised Emeka Egbuka’s polished route running, highlighted Tez Johnson’s game-breaking speed, cited the group’s depth with Chris Godwin on the mend.

Overview

  • Tampa Bay used its 19th overall pick on Ohio State’s Emeka Egbuka and its 235th pick on Oregon’s Tez Johnson in the 2025 NFL Draft to bolster the wideout corps
  • Evans singled out Egbuka’s strong hands, football IQ and catching ability as reminiscent of veteran Chris Godwin
  • Seventh-round rookie Tez Johnson has stood out for his straight-line speed and quickness, adding a new vertical threat
  • Entering his 12th season, Evans is tied with Jerry Rice at 11 consecutive 1,000-yard campaigns and is poised to set the NFL record
  • Chris Godwin is on track to rejoin the offense before training camp after recovering from an ankle injury