The wait is over: we now have the first depth chart (technically unofficial) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the 2025 season. And the surprises have not been long in coming. Rookie Emeka Egbuka, a first-round pick, appears as a starter in his debut, and on defense, SirVocea Dennis lands a starting linebacker role for the first time. Youth, ambition, and new blood for a team that wants to storm the NFC.
🏈 Buccaneers’ Offense: Egbuka Starts And Bucky Irving Leads The Way
Jalen McMillan’s injury and Chris Godwin’s slow recovery have paved the way for a meteoric rise for Egbuka. In the backfield, Bucky Irving definitively takes the RB1 spot over Rachaad White. This confirms what was already suspected at the end of 2024.
Offense:
WR: Mike Evans, Ryan Miller
WR: Chris Godwin, Sterling Shepard, Kameron Johnson
LT: Tristan Wirfs, Charlie Heck
LG: Ben Bredeson, Elijah Klein
C: Graham Barton
RG: Cody Mauch
RT: Luke Goedeke, Benjamin Chukwuma (R)
WR: Emeka Egbuka (R), Tez Johnson (R)
TE: Cade Otton, Payne Durham, Ko Kieft, Devin Culp
QB: Baker Mayfield, Teddy Bridgewater
RB: Bucky Irving, Rachaad White, Sean Tucker, Josh Williams (R)
🔎 Keys :
- Tristan Wirfs is doubtful and Charlie Heck has taken the spot in the interim. But keep an eye on Benjamin Chukwuma, a rookie who could see some minutes.
- The tight end corps remains the same as in 2024. But Devin Culp should be eyeing a bigger role.
🛡️ Buccaneers’ Defense: SirVocea Dennis Takes The Stage
The big news is that SirVocea Dennis will be the starter in Week 1, partnering veteran Lavonte David in the center of the defense. Additionally, the Bucs have a new elite pass rusher: Haason Reddick, who is expected to be the main threat in the pass rush alongside Yaya Diaby.
Defense:
DL: Calijah Kancey
NT: Vita Vea, Greg Gaines
DL: Logan Hall, Elijah Roberts (R)
OLB: Yaya Diaby, Chris Braswell, Markees Watts
ILB: SirVocea Dennis, John Bullock (R)
ILB: Lavonte David, Deion Jones
OLB: Haason Reddick, Anthony Nelson
CB: Jamel Dean, Benjamin Morrison (R), Kindle Vildor
CB: Zyon McCollum, Jacob Parrish (R), Josh Hayes
S: Antoine Winfield Jr., Christian Izien, Rashad Wisdom
S: Tykee Smith, Kaevon Merriweather
🔎 Keys :
- Tykee Smith wins the starting strong safety job.
- Rookie Jacob Parrish is aiming to be the nickel CB from the start.
- The Reddick-Diaby duo promises a terrifying pass rush.
⚡ Special Teams: A Breath Of Fresh Air
After a shaky 2024 season at the position, the Bucs are relying on Riley Dixon as their regular punter, while Chase McLaughlin will handle kickoffs under the new rules. Kameron Johnson will be the first option on returners, although rookies like Tez Johnson and Egbuka could be explosive prospects.
Special Teams:
• P : Riley Dixon
• PK : Chase McLaughlin
• KO : Chase McLaughlin
• H : Riley Dixon
• LS : Evan Deckers
• PR : Kameron Johnson, Tez Johnson (R), Emeka Egbuka (R), Rachaad White
• KR : Sean Tucker, Josh Williams, Emeka Egbuka (R)
• KR : Kameron Johnson, Rachaad White, Tez Johnson (R)
🚀 Last Cannon Shot
The 2025 Bucs are going all out from the start: starting rookies, veterans at key positions, and a balance of experience and youth. The debut of Emeka Egbuka and the rise of SirVocea Dennis are the symbol of a team looking to surprise from Week 1 against Atlanta.
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