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WR Emeka Egbuka, TB (3 Viewers)
- Thread starter Faust
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When he played in the bowl game I expected him back.
Personally a little disappointed just because of were most of my picks line up, know it's a deep WR class, but hate seeing viable options thinned out. I had him in a tier with Thomas and Coleman in non-SF as essentially players 5-7 as of right now.
Personally a little disappointed just because of were most of my picks line up, know it's a deep WR class, but hate seeing viable options thinned out. I had him in a tier with Thomas and Coleman in non-SF as essentially players 5-7 as of right now.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Bummer for those who already have him in their DEVY leagues. I'm sure they expected him to be playing in the NFL in 2024. Or at least they did this time last year.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Hard guy to judge as he has played in the shadows of others. Anyone have a good feel for his prospects at the next level?
JohnnyU
Footballguy
JSN lite
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
That is rather unexciting considering some pundits consider him WR1 in this upcoming class.
️ 9.7 ADOT
Wigglytuff's Gruff
Footballguy
He reminds me more of Lamb.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Great concentration because it was tipped.
This seems like it's supposed to be a bad thing? Or is it good? Most of the routes have very low explosive %. But I have no clue what an average receiver's chart looks like because I've never seen this one before.x.com
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Same guy posted both comments in fausts post so I’m guessing it’s a really good thing
Jayded
Footballguy
With Houston’s offensive struggles/injuries, it’s a popular pick to see them go OL.
I keep seeing Egbuka mocked to them and I’d agree. Texans do need OL, but with Diggs a big question mark and Dell now out an extended period, something tells me if Tyler Warren or Egbuka fall to them, they’re taking the one they like better. Signs point to Egbuka for now.
I keep seeing Egbuka mocked to them and I’d agree. Texans do need OL, but with Diggs a big question mark and Dell now out an extended period, something tells me if Tyler Warren or Egbuka fall to them, they’re taking the one they like better. Signs point to Egbuka for now.
crushedspirit
Footballguy
Steelers should take him first round
Not sure he fits their scheme. He’s sane.
irish eyes
Footballguy
Ilov80s
Footballguy
I don't think he plays as physical as Nacua.Could he be compared to Nacua?
eighsse2
Footballguy
Weird quote. Summary: "He excels at everything. He's not an alpha."
Unwrittenlaw
Footballguy
13.2 yards per play is a red flag for me. Look at all the past osu successful wrs. They all had over 16 yrds+. You better hope he is an outlier and is Michael Thomas but he really was in the perfect offense.
DocHolliday
Footballguy
Seems like a potential solid WR2 in the NFL and should not be drafted in round 1.
metoo
Footballguy
I think most feel he’s a WR2 in an offense.
pinkstapler
Footballguy
Early in the process but he's my WR3 overall in this class right now. Sure, it's partly because I think he has the highest floor. But his skill set is fully capable of being utilized as a WR1 type IMO by the right coaching staff/offensive scheme. On film he reminds of Hines Ward but a better route runner/much more technique. I think the skillset matches with and presents a potential ceiling of ARSB. He can certainly win with aggressiveness and toughness, but also has the skills to finesse his way open and the smarts to find holes in zone knowing when to push routes or settle in soft spots. Very high football IQ. Obviously, like Ward, a great physical downfield blocker. Even seen him quite a few times used as a lead blocker for Judkins coming out of the backfield. Profiles as a slot, but did well against press and man, getting himself open off the line as well as an X could. Doesn't have the long speed of an X, but very quick in short areas with good burst and separation.
Feels to me he does so many things above average people are getting lost saying "he doesn't have one dominanant trait". I think those people are missing the forest for the trees. This guy never has to come off the field and will be a boon to his offense on every single play, whether it's to him or away, whether it's a pass or a run. He didn't come out of nowhere. Was a 5 star recruit playing against the toughest competition at the college level and produced despite playing with other NFL quality players JSN, MHJ and soon to be Jeremiah Smith. And he did it consistently in his time there, setting the record for most career receptions for OSU. Sure he stayed a 4th year to win a championship and it looks like a decision that paid off for him. But he still broke out his sophmore year and could have easily come out last year and still had high draft capital. IMO one more less said positive is he has experience running a more detailed and technical offense under Chip Kelly than a lot of kids coming from other programs.
This is grain of salt since I've only just started, but after McMillan and Burden, I don't think one receiver left has a higher floor than Egbuka. And even those two have their own warts/question marks to the point where I wouldn't say I'd take Egbuka at 1.02 over them (yet); but I'd be very inclined to trade back a few picks to gain more capital and take who I think is the classes one "sure thing" at WR. I wouldn't be at all surprised if in another couple months once people start really putting everything together he's considered part of a "big 3" with those other two WRs and winds up as some analysts WR1 overall.
Feels to me he does so many things above average people are getting lost saying "he doesn't have one dominanant trait". I think those people are missing the forest for the trees. This guy never has to come off the field and will be a boon to his offense on every single play, whether it's to him or away, whether it's a pass or a run. He didn't come out of nowhere. Was a 5 star recruit playing against the toughest competition at the college level and produced despite playing with other NFL quality players JSN, MHJ and soon to be Jeremiah Smith. And he did it consistently in his time there, setting the record for most career receptions for OSU. Sure he stayed a 4th year to win a championship and it looks like a decision that paid off for him. But he still broke out his sophmore year and could have easily come out last year and still had high draft capital. IMO one more less said positive is he has experience running a more detailed and technical offense under Chip Kelly than a lot of kids coming from other programs.
This is grain of salt since I've only just started, but after McMillan and Burden, I don't think one receiver left has a higher floor than Egbuka. And even those two have their own warts/question marks to the point where I wouldn't say I'd take Egbuka at 1.02 over them (yet); but I'd be very inclined to trade back a few picks to gain more capital and take who I think is the classes one "sure thing" at WR. I wouldn't be at all surprised if in another couple months once people start really putting everything together he's considered part of a "big 3" with those other two WRs and winds up as some analysts WR1 overall.
Austin Abbott
Emeka Egbuka will be a 1st round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft
Age: 22
ONLY Two Wide Receivers in Ohio State HISTORY have recorded MULTIPLE 1,000+ Yard Receiving Seasons:
Reminder that Egbuka CLEARED the 3.00+ Yards Per Route Run mark as a FRESHMAN and SOPHOMORE..
He’s an EXTREMELY polished route runner, an underrated separator, and a phenomenal run blocker.
Notable Information:
Emeka Egbuka feels like one of the safest picks in the entire 2025 Class and he’ll become an NFL team’s TRUE WR1.
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