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College WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State (4 Viewers)
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King of the Jungle
Footballguy
I agree with you. I want to like him more, but “unremarkable” is what floats through my head while watching him. That doesn’t mean he cannot be good, but I am not initially too excited about his prospects.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
Ilov80s
Footballguy
I agree. He is very landing spot dependent for me. If he lands on a suspect offesne, I am going to have a hard time being excited for him. He seems like the kind of guy who can suceed in a good situation but isn't good enough to be a difference maker for a struggling offense.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
Back half of the first? Then he’s looking at a good team/QB combo.
I guess if he drops to an early 2nd to a bad team/QB combo then you worry about that.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Yes back half looks good although Steelers and Cardinals don't give me the warm fuzzys.
pinkstapler
Footballguy
I have a hard time believing Egbuka drops to the 2nd round in any league. He's pretty much universally considered a top 3 WR, and all it takes is one of the 12 guys in your league to think like the consensus. I guess we could say there are 2QB, 2TEs, 3WRs, and maybe 5RBs who are either a tier above or share a tier with him. So maybe 2.01? I won't be letting him get past 1.08 in any league I'm in.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I agree, he isn’t dropping to the 2nd round of rookie drafts. People need to get that out of their head.
Soulfly3
Footballguy
Don't know if we've ever seen a strong talent like him get sandwiched between 2 generational college talents like egbuka has.
and that makes him risky to evaluate.
How often do you have a WR who COULD be taken as early as #3 in fantasy drafts, who has really never suited up against #1 DBs at the college level? Ya, he's open all the time... But is that because he's actually that good, or because he's up against sloppy seconds?
What happens when he makes the move from college leftovers to #1/#2 DBs in the pros?
and that makes him risky to evaluate.
How often do you have a WR who COULD be taken as early as #3 in fantasy drafts, who has really never suited up against #1 DBs at the college level? Ya, he's open all the time... But is that because he's actually that good, or because he's up against sloppy seconds?
What happens when he makes the move from college leftovers to #1/#2 DBs in the pros?
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Boston
Footballguy
I would add that he is going against high-end talent in practice every day during his career.
Soulfly3
Footballguy
Unless I'm misunderstanding your point... Ohio State doesn't have a single defensive talent going in the 1st round of this draft... In fact, emeka and simmons are probably the only 2 from Ohio going in the 1st. Not sure their DBs are world beaters, really... And even in practice, their best wouldve been on Marvin and Jeremiah...
Again, I like Emeka, I just have a lot of questions about him.
-OZ-
Footballguy
He’ll be a solid 2 for a good team most likely. I don’t think he falls to the commanders but he’d be perfect there.
Bengals if they lost Tee?
Nope. I’m sitting at 4 and while I don’t think I take him there, he’s in consideration.
Brian Thomas would have been top 3 most years. But yeah, it isn’t often.
Recall that Terry McLaurin wasn’t the most highly touted OSU receiver in his draft class. I expect most colleges were putting their best DBs on Parris Campbell. TM’s done ok.
Boston
Footballguy
No you are not...he has been practicing against OSU D-back for 4 years,...while they may not be elite, I do consider that a plus muck like it would be for WRs at other big time schools like Bama and LSU that produce quality WRs.
steelcityman
Footballguy
I think, like in the movie Draft Day, Tomlin has written down Egbuka on a sticky note. He loves Ohio St guys, steelers NEED a WR, Pickens is no sure thing to be back in 2026, Egbuka can block(Steelers cherish that trait). I wouldnt be shocked to see them trade up for him.
-OZ-
Footballguy
He makes a lot of sense for Pittsburgh but that would be a negative imo for his near term prospects. Maybe not huge but a knock nonetheless.
steelcityman
Footballguy
IDK about that, in 2026 he could be the WR1 and have Arch or Allar or that gunslinger from U of Tennessee, or the LSU QB as the Steelers QB. He's not gonna be Puka Nacua in his rookie season, but he could actually be WR1 in Pittsburgh this year. Pickens is on really thin ice. Could be benched or traded at any moment.
pinkstapler
Footballguy
As an Egbuka fanboi and a Steelers fan in recovery; I'd absolutely hate if he goes there unless they come up with a major fix at QB which I don't see many avenues for. Also, their track record with OC is growing worse and worse, so even if they did add someone like Stafford, not sure how great it will be.
Also, I don't watch much college football in season, and after season it's normally just for scouting incoming rookies. With that said, Egbuka and MHJ were basically neck and neck for WR1 for OSU in 2022 and were both considered elite breakouts. The only reason MHJ separated IMO was because Egbuka got injured in 2023 (this was also why I wasn't quite as high on MHJ as others as he had little competition for touches when Egbuka wasn't playing/playing injured) , so I'd question if MHJ was really exclusively getting the opponents DB1 every single game. I'd imagine Emeka saw more than his fair share of top CB coverage in 2022 at the very least (and still dominated as a sophomore).
Also, I don't watch much college football in season, and after season it's normally just for scouting incoming rookies. With that said, Egbuka and MHJ were basically neck and neck for WR1 for OSU in 2022 and were both considered elite breakouts. The only reason MHJ separated IMO was because Egbuka got injured in 2023 (this was also why I wasn't quite as high on MHJ as others as he had little competition for touches when Egbuka wasn't playing/playing injured) , so I'd question if MHJ was really exclusively getting the opponents DB1 every single game. I'd imagine Emeka saw more than his fair share of top CB coverage in 2022 at the very least (and still dominated as a sophomore).
ILUVBEER99
Footballguy
Consistently Average is the best description I’ve heard regarding Egbuka.
osubuckeyeman
Footballguy
It is funny that people think Egbuka is average or has a good floor but a low ceiling. He has shown growth every year at Ohio State, and I think he showed last season that his talent level has risen and that he has room to grow in his professional career. Like any prospect, where he goes will matter, as will who he's paired with, from quarterback to offensive coordinator and head coach. The kid can catch. His routes have improved. He may need to work on separation a bit more. He will not create space with his routes but has a knack for getting open or finding the open space.
I hope he drops in rookie drafts so I have a shot at him, but depending on his landing spot, I can't see getting a shot at him.
I hope he drops in rookie drafts so I have a shot at him, but depending on his landing spot, I can't see getting a shot at him.
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Ben & Jerry's
Footballguy
I think he goes anywhere between 1.06-1.10 in 1QB dynasty drafts
osubuckeyeman
Footballguy
I see him falling to the late first unless he lands in a pretty good spot. I'm thinking 1.10- 1.12. I see both tight ends going before him. Warren, for sure. Loveland also has a shot, but the shoulder could keep Loveland going after Egbuka. Egbuka has a profile that people will love to knock. Maybe I'm just being hopeful that he could land on my squad.
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
If those are really his compares, in the right offense he could be a beast
rockaction
Footballguy
Emeka Egbuka interviewed by Stacy Dales. Is it just me, or . . . ?
sports.yahoo.com
Emeka Egbuka recaps his Ohio State pro day performance with Stacey Dales 'The Insiders'
NFL Network's Stacey Dales and Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka analyze his performance earlier today at Ohio State's pro day.
rockaction
Footballguy
Ben & Jerry's
Footballguy
Faust
MVP
No, dynasty. We haven’t run draft order yet (lottery based, with the weighting determined by order of finish) but I should get somewhere between 1.6 to 1.10 unless I’m either very lucky or very unlucky. And I need a RB more than anything else.
Faust
MVP
Matt Harmon
Emeka Egbuka 2025 #ReceptionPerception Prospect Profile
- 68.1% success rate vs man
- 83.6% success rate vs zone (82nd percentile)
- 81.3% success rate vs press (very limited reps caveat)
- Strong set of hands
My appreciation for Egbuka grew the more games I added to the charting sample. Full profile: receptionperception.com/emeka-egbuka-2…
Largent
Footballguy
feels Amon-Ra esque
pinkstapler
Footballguy
I think he's 100% Amon-Ra-esque. Only thing we need to be honest with ourselves about is Amon-Ra wouldn't be what he is now if he landed on one of a dozen other NFL teams. Lions utilize his talents to pretty much max benefit.
If Egbuka lands on an offense that doesn't feature the slot/that doesn't allow him to rotate outside in 2 WR sets (resulting in too low of a snap share to be a WR1)/that has a QB who won't throw to the middle of the field or in tighter windows.... then we'll wind up with a Tyler Boyd NFL version of Egbuka. Still good, but far from what he's capable of doing.
