[](https://www.joebucsfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/evans-1007.jpg)The greatest receiver in Bucs history is highly impressed.
Mike Evans’ eyes opened just a little wider after today’s minicamp practice when he talked about the rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka.
“Emeka’s really strong hands, super smart … he looks like a running back but he catches like Chris Godwin,” Evans said. “He’s a very polished, very well-rounded player.”
A stud young receiver pushing for greatness in Bucs camp? “It give me more motivation,” Evans said. “…It helps me keep that hunger seeing young, great players like that.”
Joe asked Evans what went through his head on draft night when the Bucs snagged Egbuka when a lot of people thought they would go defense with the No. 19 overall pick.
Evans said he didn’t think the Bucs were going receiver with that pick. Now, he said, after a few practices with Egbuka this week, he completely believes the Bucs’ front office went with a best-player-available philosophy in Round 1.