Tez Johnson Says TD Catch Was “Routine”
October 12th, 2025
Rookie receiver Tez Johnson.
When’s the last time the Bucs had a rookie seventh-round pick doing an on-field postgame interview on ESPN TV?
Well, it happened today.
Receiver Tez Johnson was being grilled by Jeff Darlington about his thrilling 45-yard touchdown pass. (Video below)
Johnson caught the deep shot at full extension and landed in the end zone. It was his first career touchdown.
“It was just routine from practice. We already rehearsed that catch,” said the 160-pound rookie. “So it was just normal for me. So when I caught it, it was just like, ‘Oh my God, I caught it.’ But it felt good, though.”
Later in the locker room, Johnson said he heard the “MVP” chants on the field after his catch. Johnson said he asked fellow receiver Sterling Shepard why the fans were yelling for him. Johnson said he quickly was advised those were for Baker Mayfield.
Johnson told ESPN that Mayfield is the MVP. “I’ve never played with a guy like that, ever, that shows that competitiveness.”
Full extension 😳
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— NFL (@NFL) October 12, 2025