General Manager Jason Licht says it's "going to be fun" to see how the Bucs employ a loaded receiving corps that now includes first-round pick Emeka Egbuka, but Thursday's move is also about the franchise's future

Watch some of Ohio State WR Emeka Egbuka's top plays from his college career.

Get to know the Buccaneers' first-round draft selection Emeka Egbuka

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka spoke to the media after being selected 19th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. WR Egbuka discussed being a 'student of the game', continuing the legacy of Ohio State receivers and teaming up with WRs Mike Evans & Chris Godwin.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Ohio State WR Emeka Egbuka in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 19 overall pick. Catch the 2025 NFL Draft on NFL Network, ABC & ESPN from April 24-26!

Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht spoke to the media after selecting Ohio State WR Emeka Egbuka 19th Overall in the First Round of the 2025 NFL Draft. GM Licht highlighted Egbuka's passion for the game, praised his versatility within the wide receiver group, and emphasized that the selection was made with both the present and future in mind.

View pictures of Ohio State's Emeka Egbuka, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 19th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft

Get all the updates, stats and analysis from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2025 NFL Draft.

The National Football League will release its full 272-game 2025 regular season schedule on Wednesday, May 14, and single game tickets to the highly-anticipated Bucs' 50th season will go on sale that same evening

The 2025 NFL Draft is here, and the Buccaneers will be picking at No.19 in the first round. Here is everything you need to know to view the action

As the actual 2025 NFL draft finally arrives, site contributors Brianna Dix and Scott Smith combine their efforts on one final attempt to predict the picks in the first round, with the Buccaneers facing a quandary at number 19

Team Reporter Casey Phillips talks with Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht outside the draft room before the 2025 NFL Draft. GM Licht shared his thoughts ahead of Round One and expressed excitement about this year's draft class.

From Bucky Irving's emergence to Mike Evans' historic season, the Krewe had a lot to celebrate in 2024. However, our sights are on the ultimate goal. We have a lot left in the tank. The building blocks are in place and it's time to execute.

From Donovan Ezeiruaku to Nick Emmanwori and even to a surprise receiver pick, here are our five suggestions of players Tampa Bay could be targeting at pick number 19 on Thursday night

Take a look at the Bucs' six selections in the 2025 NFL Draft from Round One through Round Seven

Who are the players that will get to walk across the stage on draft night? Here is the exclusive list

The Buccaneers' first-round drafting efforts have produced 14 Pro Bowlers, including three in recent years, and once included the arrival of two future Hall of Famers in the same year

The 2025 NFL Draft is here! Welcome the next generation of Buccaneers by tuning into the 2025 NFL Draft on NFL Network, ABC & ESPN from April 24-26.

Mike Alstott, Lavonte David and Antoine Winfield Jr. headline the Bucs' all-time list of players selected in the second round but that portion of the draft reliably produces multi-season starters

The Buccaneers have twice landed eventual Hall of Fame players in the third round and have had particularly good fortune at the cornerback position, not to mention with last year's two selections