The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened their three-day rookie minicamp on Friday and there was a lot to take in.
Before taking the field, the Bucs spoke to the media and there were already some players making some notable statements led by Tez Johnson poking fun at his former Oregon teammate, Bucky Irving. He pointed out that he and Irving used to be competitive in practice, and he reminded everyone he is still faster than Irving.
The Bucs will have 61 players in total at rookie minicamp over the weekend, and some veterans will also have tryouts during that time.
Just before rookie minicamp kicked off, five of the Bucs’ six draft picks signed with the team. The only player who remains unsigned is Benjamin Morrison and he was present at camp but did not participate.
Here are the sights and sounds from Day 1:
Todd Bowles says rookie CB Jacob Parrish was the fastest player on the field today. Parrish also had a pick.
— Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) May 9, 2025
Bucs rookie CB Benjamin Morrison says he feels equally certain that he can excel in both zone and man coverage.
— Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) May 9, 2025
Here’s Bucs undrafted rookie safety Shilo Sanders, who will wear 28 in Tampa. pic.twitter.com/4TlpiefFCx
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) May 9, 2025
And here’s Bucs rookie Desmond Watson, wearing 56 at minicamp: pic.twitter.com/MxbYEQlJ8t
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) May 9, 2025
Stretching! First look at Bucs rookie Emeka Egbuka at rookie minicamp. pic.twitter.com/tbvYzBAmuX
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) May 9, 2025
Bucs rookie receiver Tez Johnson at rookie minicamp. pic.twitter.com/XDYK0feBw5
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) May 9, 2025
Todd Bowles said not to discount rookie CB Jacob Parrish on his height, saying he thinks of him as an outside corner first and a nickel after that, playing either of those spots at a high level.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) May 9, 2025
At Bucs rookie minicamp practice, both Emeka Egbuka and Tez Johnson, the team’s two drafted receivers, are among the small group of players fielding punts.
— Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) May 9, 2025
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Sights and Sounds from Day 1 with the Bucs at rookie minicamp
