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Emeka Egbuka | WR | Ohio State

Height: 6’1″
Weight: 205 lbs
Draft Projection: Mid to Late 1st Round
Notable Accomplishment: Most receptions of any receiver in OSU history

Pros: Egbuka is one of the most NFL-ready prospects in this draft, thanks to his longevity at Ohio State. Despite being the WR2 in about every offense he played in, he kept an overabundance of attention from going to the WR1, whether it was Marvin Harrison, Jr. or Jeremiah Smith. He was the glue to a talented receiver room, and his consistency made him a true security blanket for his quarterback. One of the smoothest route-runners in the class, Egbuka makes clean cuts and displays a quick release off the line. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of his game is catching the ball in traffic. Egbuka has made several acrobatic, highlight-reel catches during his time in college, and it is hard to imagine we do not see more of it at the NFL level, considering his outstanding body control and field awareness. His hands, field vision, and instincts are all impressive as well, but what I appreciate about his game the most is his blocking effort. He is not “above” the task of blocking, and he has improved as a blocker each year.

Cons: Medicals will be one of the major talking points with Egbuka, as he suffered multiple lower-body injuries during his collegiate career. I also have concerns about Egbuka’s versatility. When looking at his numbers in the slot compared to his numbers on the perimeter, there is a significant drop in both production and efficiency when he aligns on the outside. Egbuka typically got off the line just fine against press coverage, but he lacks an ideal wingspan, and my fear is that longer press corners will out-leverage him in press and force him off his route.

Overview: I am not sure Egbuka will ever become an elite receiver in the NFL, but he certainly provides enough consistency and upside to warrant a first-round selection. Although his body type and play style is not an exact match of Calvin Ridley’s, his trajectory is similar to that of the former Crimson Tide receiver coming out of college. He can be an immediate contributor, but his ceiling may not be that of a CeeDee Lamb or Ja’Marr Chase.

NFL Comparison: A more physical Calvin Ridley