Bucky Irving
21-Year-Old
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Irving is a skilled player, both as a runner and receiver, and he was highly productive at both Minnesota and Oregon. The question of his NFL viability is less certain, as Irving tumbled to the fourth round of the 2024 Draft after posting disappointing numbers at the combine. Fellow former Pac-12 back Myles Gaskin could be a cautionary tale – Gaskin was an exceptionally productive four-year player at Washington, yet in the NFL a lack of power and speed has caught up to him. Following a 4.55-second 40 time at 192 pounds, Irving heads to the NFL with some of the same concerns. He's unlikely to challenge incumbent starter Rachaad White in any meaningful way, but Irving could earn a change-of-pace role in an offense that otherwise lacks backfield talent. Read Past Outlooks
Finds landing spot in Tampa
The Buccaneers selected Irving in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 125th overall.
ANALYSIS
Given the muddled nature of the incoming rookie running backs, Irving was presumed to be one of the draft's best options following back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons with Oregon. A historically bad combine performance (4.55 40-yard dash at 192 pounds) saw Irving completely fall out of that conversation, but the landing spot Saturday might afford the 21-year-old an opportunity to play relevant snaps immediately with his new team. Rachaad White absorbed almost 350 touches last season with the team devoid of a true backup option, and while Irving's athletic testing was hardly pristine, the two-year starter was a capable enough runner and talented pass catcher in college that he'll act as a facsimile of sorts for the aforementioned White.
Given the muddled nature of the incoming rookie running backs, Irving was presumed to be one of the draft's best options following back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons with Oregon. A historically bad combine performance (4.55 40-yard dash at 192 pounds) saw Irving completely fall out of that conversation, but the landing spot Saturday might afford the 21-year-old an opportunity to play relevant snaps immediately with his new team. Rachaad White absorbed almost 350 touches last season with the team devoid of a true backup option, and while Irving's athletic testing was hardly pristine, the two-year starter was a capable enough runner and talented pass catcher in college that he'll act as a facsimile of sorts for the aforementioned White.
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Measurables Review
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How do Bucky Irving's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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192 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.55 secVertical Jump
29.5 inBroad Jump
115 inBench Press
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Expected to play significant role
Irving is projected to be in a rotation with Rachaad White during his rookie season, Adam Slivon of PewterReport.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Bucs have had one of the worst rushing attacks in the league in each of the last two seasons. White is projected to remain the lead back, but Irving will immediately contribute as a receiver and is also expected to earn some carries in a rotational role. Running backs coach Skip Peete also noted that he believes in competition, so it's possible that Irving's role will expand if he proves to be effective.
The Bucs have had one of the worst rushing attacks in the league in each of the last two seasons. White is projected to remain the lead back, but Irving will immediately contribute as a receiver and is also expected to earn some carries in a rotational role. Running backs coach Skip Peete also noted that he believes in competition, so it's possible that Irving's role will expand if he proves to be effective.
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Stumbles at combine
Irving did not perform as well as expected at the 2024 NFL Combine. He ran a 4.55 in the 40 at 192 pounds and both of his jumps scored below the 20th percentile historically among running backs.
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