Overview

• The first-round pick opened his NFL career with 4 catches for 67 yards and two touchdowns in Tampa Bay’s 23–20 Week 1 win over the Falcons.
• In a new video, Egbuka explains he asked for the post route that produced the go-ahead score, a claim Mike Evans corroborated by saying the rookie "called it."
• Quarterback Baker Mayfield praised Egbuka’s polish and IQ, while veteran Sterling Shepard called the two‑TD debut "something special."
• Selected 19th overall in 2025, Egbuka has taken on an elevated role with Chris Godwin rehabbing and led Tampa Bay in receiving yards and touchdowns in the opener.
• TalkSPORT reported he is the 18th player in NFL history to catch two TDs in his first game, and attention now turns to Week 2 at the Texans on Monday night.