Bucky Irving: Tez Johnson Fulfills Tampa Dream
May 22nd, 2025
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Receiver Tez Johnson explained during rookie minicamp how he always wanted to play for the Bucs. It was so known that the mother of his former Oregon roommate, Bucky Irving’s mom, used to tell him she would see him in Tampa in 2025.
Johnson said he got very embarrassed by Bucky’s mom saying that. Then the NFL draft came and, looky there.
Speaking on “Up and Adams” on FanDuel TV, Bucky explained to Adams how much Johnson wanted to come to Tampa.
“I was actually coaching the Oregon spring game,” Bucky said when asked what he was doing when Johnson was drafted. “I didn’t see [the draft that day], but Tez used to always say [after watching Bucs games], ‘Bro, I want to come down there with you and the team.’ Or, like, he used to just say it every time we got on the phone.
“I’m like, ‘Bro, just put your head down and work. God’s going to take care of everything.’ And then it happened.
“I guess he got what he wanted.”
Now will Bucs fans get what they want in Johnson, a quality punt returner for a change?
It’s way cool that Johnson was drafted. And his personality is awesome. But getting picked by the Bucs only gave him a chance. Now he has to earn it.
Joe is pulling for the guy. The last thing the Bucs need is another Jaelon Darden.
Did Tez Johnson manifest being drafted by the Buccaneers to play with his former teammate Bucky Irving??@heykayadams | @BuckyIrving | @Buccaneers pic.twitter.com/HDsiaeKkef
— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) May 8, 2025
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