Bucs WR Jalen McMillan not seeing first-round pick Emeka Egbuka

As a novice third-round draft pick last year, Buccaneers pass receiver Jalen McMillan developed himself as a vital part of the offense late in 2024, totaling 24 catches for 316 backyards and 7 touchdowns in the last 5 games of the season. So it would have been understandable if he hadn’t been delighted that the Bucs chose to use their first-round draft choice this year on another pass receiver, Emeka Egbuka.But McMillan said at a Bucs offseason practice that Egbuka, whom he first fulfilled when they were both in high school, is a welcome addition to the pass receiver space, and that McMillan does not stress over where the 2 of them stand in relation to the recognized veteran beginners, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

“I’m just anticipating taking advantage of my opportunities,” McMillan stated. “I’m not really anxious about any three, four, 5, six areas. I’m simply stressed over when the ball comes my method, make the play.”

McMillan said that he has actually been dealing with perfecting the Bucs’ offensive plan and his technique to practice, which Egbuka already appears like he’s ready to do the exact same.

“He’s a professional,” McMillan said. “Really major about practice, already understands half the playbook, so I’m actually delighted for his development and his future here.”

McMillan stated he grew a lot as a player when he became a bigger part of the offense late last season.

“It offered me a great deal of self-confidence. I believe it likewise gave me a great deal of just confidence within myself, just going out on the field and feeling belonging,” he said.McMillan absolutely belongs, however whether he’ll be getting as numerous balls tossed his way this season as he did at the end of last season stays to be seen.