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 2, 2025.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bucky Irving | RB | TB | 2.07 | 9 |
| 2 | Mike Evans | WR | TB | 3.06 | 9 |
| 3 | Baker Mayfield | QB | TB | 5.05 | 9 |
| 4 | Emeka Egbuka | WR | TB | 7.12 | 9 |
| 5 | Chris Godwin | WR | TB | 9.04 | 9 |
| 6 | Rachaad White | RB | TB | 12.06 | 9 |
| 7 | Chase McLaughlin | PK | TB | 13.03 | 9 |
| 8 | Tampa Bay Defense | DEF | TB | 13.08 | 9 |
| 9 | Cade Otton | TE | TB | 15.01 | 9 |
Bucky Irving's current ADP is 2.07, which is the 7th pick of the 2nd round, and 19th selection overall.
Mike Evans's current ADP is 3.06, which is the 6th pick of the 3rd round, and 29th selection overall.
Baker Mayfield's current ADP is 5.05, which is the 5th pick of the 5th round, and 53rd selection overall.
Emeka Egbuka's current ADP is 7.12, which is the 12th pick of the 7th round, and 83rd selection overall.
Chris Godwin's current ADP is 9.04, which is the 4th pick of the 9th round, and 100th selection overall.
Rachaad White's current ADP is 12.06, which is the 6th pick of the 12th round, and 137th selection overall.
Chase McLaughlin's current ADP is 13.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 13th round, and 146th selection overall.
Tampa Bay Defense's current ADP is 13.08, which is the 8th pick of the 13th round, and 151st selection overall.
Cade Otton's current ADP is 15.01, which is the 1st pick of the 15th round, and 168th selection overall.
| 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 |
An unnamed NFC executive told The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue that Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka is "plug and play" and "will be pro-ready." Egbuka is expected to play a prominent role in Tampa Bay's offense right away, with fellow wide receivers Chris Godwin (ankle) and Jalen McMillan (neck) both set to miss the beginning of the season. Egbuka won a national championship in his final collegiate season at Ohio State, recording 81 receptions for 1,011 yards and 10 touchdowns in the process. Given his prospect pedigree as a first-round pick and the opportunity for immediate contribution with the Buccaneers, Egbuka has been a deserved riser throughout fantasy draft season. He profiles as a high-upside fantasy WR3 for 2025.
September 2, 2025 11:17 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson could carve out a role on offense as early as Week 1 this season. The rookie out of Oregon could see opportunities to contribute right away with Chris Godwin (ankle) and Jalen McMillan (neck) temporarily sidelined. We saw Tampa Bay support three fantasy-relevant receivers at times last year, so it's safe to assume that could happen again in 2025. Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka are essentially locks to produce right away, leaving Johnson and Ryan Miller vying for the No. 3 role. The early advantage may go to Miller, who started three games (and played in 11 total) last year, so he is familiar with the system. Plus, he led the team in receiving yards during the 2025 preseason. However, Johnson has a promising outlook, too, as he totaled 2,080 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns through two seasons at Oregon. Meanwhile, he had the most targets and second-most receiving yards among all Buccaneers players this preseason. Tampa Bay is no stranger to getting its depth receivers involved, so don't be surprised if Johnson contributes right away. He should be stashed in all dynasty leagues, and he could even have some appeal in deeper redraft formats.
September 1, 2025 11:54 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (leg) was back on the practice field on Monday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. While Otton was likely limited in Monday's practice, it at least gives him a chance to suit up for the Week 1 regular-season opener this Sunday against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. Fantasy managers will have a better idea of whether Otton will be able to play this weekend when they start to release their official practice reports on Wednesday. In addition to a leg injury, Otton also missed time during training camp and the preseason with a hamstring injury, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see him held out to open the year. When fully healthy, he'll be in play as a TE2 in fantasy as the team's top pass-catching TE. If Otton is out in Week 1, expect a committee approach that involves Payne Durham, Devin Culp and Ko Kieft.
September 1, 2025 3:04 PM EST
Rookie wide receiver Tez Johnson has made the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' initial 53-man roster after an impressive preseason. A seventh-round draft pick, Johnson earned his spot over Trey Palmer, who had flashed in his two seasons with the team but has since landed in New Orleans. With Jalen McMillan (neck) on Injured Reserve and Chris Godwin (ankle) expected to miss the first month of the 2025 campaign, Johnson could earn opportunities immediately. Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka should be quarterback Baker Mayfield's top weapons, but the Buccaneers will need more pass-catchers to step up if they hope to repeat the success they found through the air last season. Johnson's utilization in the early weeks is worth keeping an eye on in all fantasy formats.
August 30, 2025 10:12 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield appears to be in line for a new contract this offseason, according to a report from The Athletic's Jeff Howe. The Buccaneers signed Mayfield to what is now viewed as a discounted three-year, $100 million deal in March 2024. Mayfield responded by setting career-high marks in completions (407), passing yards (4,500), and touchdowns (41), and led the Buccaneers to an NFC South title. He also ran for more yards (378) than ever before in his career. Mayfield and the Tampa Bay front office have made it clear they want to continue this relationship long-term, so it should come as no surprise to see Mayfield earn a raise before entering the final year of his current contract. Mayfield ranks as RotoBaller's QB8 in redraft leagues this season.
August 30, 2025 10:38 AM EST
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