{"id":393986,"date":"2025-09-24T19:21:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T19:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/393986\/"},"modified":"2025-09-24T19:21:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T19:21:11","slug":"emeka-egbuka-emerges-as-2025-oroy-favorite-after-three-games-which-wrs-have-won-it-before","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/393986\/","title":{"rendered":"Emeka Egbuka emerges as 2025 OROY favorite after three games: Which WRs have won it before?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-testid=\"paragraph\" class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">Emeka Egbuka is currently the favorite to win the 2025 Offensive Rookie of the Year. If he does, he would join an exclusive list of wide receivers who have won this prestigious award.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph\" class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">During the 2025 NFL Draft, the <a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/topic\/tampa-bay-buccaneers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"break-word font-articleLinkText text-articleLinkText hover:text-articleLinkTextHover hover:bg-articleLinkTextHoverBg cursor-pointer border-solid border-b-articleLinkTextHover\">Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a> used their first-round pick to bolster the offense. At 19th overall, they selected Emeka Egbuka, a standout wide receiver from Ohio State.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph\" class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">That decision has paid off quickly, as Egbuka has shined in the first three weeks of the season. Will he continue his hot streak and convince the NFL to name him the 2025 OROY?<\/p>\n<p>Emeka Egbuka is the frontrunner for the 2025 OROY: Which other WRs have won the award?<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph\" class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">There is still a long way to go before the 2025 NFL Awards, but fans and analysts are already naming their candidates for each prize. The OROY race is drawing special attention, particularly with a player who has exceeded all expectations.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph\" class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">Egbuka was selected 19th overall by the Buccaneers this year. While Tampa Bay already had a solid group of wide receivers, the front office wanted to give <a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/topic\/baker-mayfield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"break-word font-articleLinkText text-articleLinkText hover:text-articleLinkTextHover hover:bg-articleLinkTextHoverBg cursor-pointer border-solid border-b-articleLinkTextHover\">Baker Mayfield<\/a> another weapon.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Buccaneers receive a harsh injury update on the star wide receiver Mike Evans\" href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/nfl\/buccaneers-receive-a-harsh-injury-update-on-the-star-wide-receiver-mike-evans\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"article-also-read-embed\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aspect-square max-w-[100px] m-[10px] md:m-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758741670_274_image\" alt=\"Buccaneers receive a harsh injury update on the star wide receiver Mike Evans\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary my-[13px] uppercase text-alsoReadSeeAlso bg-alsoReadSeeAlsoBackground alsoReadSeeAlso w-fit\">see also<\/p>\n<p class=\"w-full line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-alsoReadEmbedTitle font-primary alsoReadLink\">Buccaneers receive a harsh injury update on the star wide receiver Mike Evans<\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph\" class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">Egbuka has had a strong start to the 2025 NFL season. He has recorded 14 receptions for 181 yards and three touchdowns, numbers that have many believing he is the top candidate to win the award.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph\" class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">If Egbuka maintains this level of play, he may become the 12th wide receiver to win Offensive Rookie of the Year, joining a list of elite players who have earned the honor.<\/p>\n<p>Earl McCullouch \u2013 Detroit Lions \u2013 1968Sammy White \u2013 Minnesota Vikings \u2013 1976Louis Lipps \u2013 Pittsburgh Steelers \u2013 1984Eddie Brown \u2013 Cincinnati Bengals \u2013 1985Carl Pickens \u2013 Cincinnati Bengals \u2013 1992Randy Moss \u2013 Minnesota Vikings \u2013 1998Anquan Boldin \u2013 Arizona Cardinals \u2013 2003Percy Harvin \u2013 Minnesota Vikings \u2013 2009Odell Beckham Jr. New York Giants \u2013 2014Ja\u2019Marr Chase \u2013 Cincinnati Bengals \u2013 2021Garrett Wilson \u2013 New York Jets \u2013 2022<a class=\"leading-none\" href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/staff\/ffranco\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ffranco.webp.webp\" alt=\"fernando franco puga\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-full\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-[14px] leading-[20px] min-h-[72px] md:min-h-[52px] mt-[10px] font-authorSignatureDescription hidden md:block\">Fernando Franco is an accomplished writer and sports journalist who specializes in soccer, NFL, MLB, and MMA. Since joining Bolavip US in 2022, he has significantly broadened his sports journalism repertoire, offering deep insights and comprehensive coverage. Fernando&#8217;s writing career began in 2013, and over the years, he has made notable contributions to leading sports media outlets such as Sopitas.com, Diario AS USA, and Goal. His articles are well-regarded for their depth and analytical approach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Emeka Egbuka is currently the favorite to win the 2025 Offensive Rookie of the Year. 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