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Buccaneers Top Fantasy Players

These are the top fantasy football players of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.

Data as of September 10, 2025.

# Name Pos Team ADP Bye
1 Bucky Irving RB TB 2.06 9
2 Mike Evans WR TB 3.05 9
3 Baker Mayfield QB TB 5.04 9
4 Emeka Egbuka WR TB 8.01 9
5 Chris Godwin Jr. WR TB 9.06 9

Bucky Irving

Bucky Irving's current ADP is 2.06, which is the 6th pick of the 2nd round, and 17th selection overall.

Bucky Irving Average Draft Position PPR

Mike Evans

Mike Evans's current ADP is 3.05, which is the 5th pick of the 3rd round, and 28th selection overall.

Mike Evans Average Draft Position PPR

Baker Mayfield

Baker Mayfield's current ADP is 5.04, which is the 4th pick of the 5th round, and 52nd selection overall.

Baker Mayfield Average Draft Position PPR

Emeka Egbuka

Emeka Egbuka's current ADP is 8.01, which is the 1st pick of the 8th round, and 84th selection overall.

Emeka Egbuka Average Draft Position PPR

Chris Godwin Jr.

Chris Godwin Jr.'s current ADP is 9.06, which is the 6th pick of the 9th round, and 102nd selection overall.

Chris Godwin Jr. Average Draft Position PPR

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2025 Schedule

Week Home/Away Opponent
1 Away Atlanta Falcons
2 Away Houston Texans
3 Home New York Jets
4 Home Philadelphia Eagles
5 Away Seattle Seahawks
6 Home San Francisco 49ers
7 Away Detroit Lions
8 Away New Orleans Saints
10 Home New England Patriots
11 Away Buffalo Bills
12 Away Los Angeles Rams
13 Home Arizona Cardinals
14 Home New Orleans Saints
15 Home Atlanta Falcons
16 Away Carolina Panthers
17 Away Miami Dolphins
18 Home Carolina Panthers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News

Mike Evans, Buccaneers "Would Love" to Re-Sign Mike Evans

Despite an injury-plagued 2025 campaign, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers want to re-sign impending veteran free-agent wide receiver Mike Evans, according to James Palmer of the NFL Network. "He's earned the right to do this. And he knows we'd love to have him back," general manager Jason Licht said on Evans and him exploring free agency. Evans, 32, is a future Hall of Famer after beginning his career with 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons in Tampa. However, the six-time Pro Bowler is aging and played in a career-low eight games in 2025 due to hamstring and collarbone injuries. At this point in Evans' career, having another shot to win another Super Bowl ring is probably most important, so he'll have to determine if another team is a better fit with a better chance of winning. If he stays with the Bucs, he'll be in a crowded receiving room. Either way, the days of Evans being a lock for 1,000 yards might be over.

Mike Evans player page.

February 24, 2026 4:38 PM EST


Rachaad White, Can Rachaad White Reclaim a Lead Rushing Role After Disappointing 2025 Season?

Across 17 games in 2025, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White recorded 790 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns on 172 touches. White seemingly had a golden opportunity to reclaim a workhorse role in Tampa Bay after fellow Bucs running back Bucky Irving went down early in the year with injuries that ultimately cost him seven games. However, White struggled with rushing efficiency and ultimately lost out on snap share to Tampa Bay back Sean Tucker. White is now set to hit free agency, which could help him find a new home that can offer a less crowded running back room. Still, White is averaging fewer than four yards per carry on 677 career attempts and may not be suited for a lead rushing role. The 27-year-old should still be a fantasy-relevant player due to his pass-catching ability, as he's hauled in 205 receptions for 1,450 yards and 11 touchdowns across 67 career games. At the same time, his dynasty value is fading as he slides back into a more complementary phase of his career.

Rachaad White player page.

February 22, 2026 11:03 AM EST


Sterling Shepard, Sterling Shepard May Be Aging Out of Fantasy Relevance

Across 13 games in 2025, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sterling Shepard recorded 39 receptions for 371 yards and one touchdown on 53 targets. With veteran Buccaneers wideouts Mike Evans and Chris Godwin Jr. sidelined for a significant portion of the year by injury, Shepard saw increased opportunity for playing time, particularly early in the season. However, he was largely unable to hold off Bucs rookie wide receivers Emeka Egbuka and Tez Johnson, and the late-season return of second-year wideout Jalen McMillan pushed Shepard even further down the depth chart. Shepard is now set for unrestricted free agency, and a change of scenery away from the crowded wide receiver room in Tampa Bay could help his fantasy outlook. Still, Shepard is entering his age-33 season and has not recorded 40 receptions in a season since 2020. Regardless of where he ends up in 2026, Shepard's fantasy-relevant days may be behind him.

Sterling Shepard player page.

February 22, 2026 10:27 AM EST


Baker Mayfield, Baker Mayfield Took a Major Step Backward in 2025

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield had a very disappointing 2025 season. Just one year removed from ranking as the fantasy QB4 with 44 touchdowns, the former first-round pick responded with just 3,693 passing yards, 27 total touchdowns, and 14 turnovers. He ranked as the QB12 in fantasy football, which was his lowest mark since 2022 with the Panthers and Rams. Wide receiver injuries and poor coaching could be to blame, as the Bucs' entire offense struggled in their first year without Liam Coen. Tampa Bay fired their Coen replacement, offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, after just one year, replacing him with Zac Robinson for 2026. It's unclear how much that will change, but Mayfield is certainly a candidate for positive regression (bouncing back to top-10 form) next year. He's worth buying low in dynasty leagues if his current manager is looking to sell at a discount.

Baker Mayfield player page.

February 22, 2026 4:37 AM EST


Emeka Egbuka, Emeka Egbuka Primed for Consistent 2026 Season?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-round wide receiver Emeka Egbuka came out of the gates as a clear favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year, racking up 445 receiving yards and five touchdowns in the first five games of his career. Unfortunately, a Week 6 hamstring tweak and an inexplicable lack of chemistry with quarterback Baker Mayfield limited him to only 493 yards and one touchdown over his next 12 games. While neither Egbuka nor Mayfield missed a start, they were both clearly affected by injury at points throughout the year. With Chris Godwin Jr., Mike Evans, and Jalen McMillan in and out of the lineup with injuries of their own, Egbuka was never able to find a late-season rhythm as he worked to break through the rookie wall. Mike Evans has recently suggested he would be open to continuing his career outside of Tampa Bay, which could open a massive opportunity for Egbuka in year two. However, if the Buccaneers run it back in 2026 with the same foursome atop the depth chart, he may still struggle to find a consistent role and be viewed as a better-in-best-ball wideout.

Emeka Egbuka player page.

February 19, 2026 9:00 AM EST