History of Emeka Egbuka in Timeline
Emeka Egbuka is an American professional football wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL. Before turning pro, he played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, where he became their career receptions leader. Egbuka was selected by the Buccaneers in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, marking the beginning of his professional career.
October 14, 2002: Emeka Egbuka Born
On October 14, 2002, Emeka Egbuka was born. He would later become a professional football wide receiver.
2020: Grandfather Elected Mayor
In 2020, Emeka Egbuka's grandfather, Ron Frederick, was elected mayor of DuPont, Washington.
January 2021: Joined Ohio State Buckeyes
In January 2021, Emeka Egbuka joined the Ohio State Buckeyes as an early enrollee, forgoing his senior season at Steilacoom due to COVID-19.
2022: Exceeded 1,000 receiving yards
In 2022, as a sophomore, Emeka Egbuka recorded over 1,000 receiving yards.
2024: Set school's career receptions record
During his 2024 senior season, Emeka Egbuka set the school's career receptions record with 205 receptions.
2025: Drafted by the Buccaneers
In 2025, Emeka Egbuka was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the NFL draft.
2025: Selected in the NFL Draft
In 2025, Emeka Egbuka was selected in the first round with the 19th overall pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL draft.
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