The Tampa Bay Buccaneers‘ 2025 NFL Draft class features a mix of immediate contributors and guys to develop. Here’s a ranked breakdown of their picks based on potential impact.

Emeka Egbuka, WR – Ohio State (Round 1, Pick 19)

Egbuka is expected to make an immediate impact. With Chris Godwin recovering from injury, despite many expecting him to be available in Week 1 of the regular season, and Mike Evans entering his final year of his contract, Egbuka could quickly rise in the receiving chart. He’s a technical route runner with blocking skills and experience in a pro-style system, which increases his chances of contributing early.

Benjamin Morrison, CB – Notre Dame (Round 2, Pick 53)

Morrison was considered a first-round talent before a hip injury that required surgery dropped his draft stock. He excels in man coverage and has strong ball skills, fitting well in Todd Bowles’ aggressive defense. If fully recovered, he could be a starter sooner rather than later, helping to stabilize a shaky secondary that failed to create turnovers last season.

Jacob Parrish, CB – Kansas State (Round 3, Pick 84)

Parrish brings elite speed (4.35-second 40-yard dash time) and could immediately compete for the nickel corner job. In fact, he’s already turning heads in rookie and mandatory mini camp, and it is thought the nickel position is his to lose. His quickness and instincts give him a chance to play early in passing situations. Even if he doesn’t start right away, he should see time in sub-packages.

Elijah Roberts, DL/EDGE – SMU (Round 5, Pick 157)

Roberts is a versatile defensive lineman who can line up inside or on the edge. With 131 pressures over the past two seasons, he’s a high-motor player who could contribute as part of a rotation. His combination of size, speed, and effort makes him a strong depth piece with starter upside. Lining him up across the defensive line will keep him on the field.

David Walker, EDGE – Central Arkansas (Round 4, Pick 121)

Walker is a highly productive small-school pass rusher (39 career sacks). He’s slightly undersized but makes up for it with effort and quickness off the line. Initially a situational rusher, he could develop into more if he adjusts to the NFL level and with newly acquired Haason Reddick as a mentor.

Tez Johnson, WR – Oregon (Round 7, Pick 235)

Johnson is a major wildcard. At just 154 lbs., his size and durability are deemed the reason he fell so far in the draft. However, he’s dynamic with the ball in his hands and could contribute as a slot receiver or return man, something the Bucs have lacked for years. Imagine Bucky Irving in wide receiver form.

This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Ranking Bucs rookies by their potential impact for the 2025 season