In his latest X post, NFL reporter Dov Kleiman wrote that Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Tez Johnson, the brother of Broncos QB Bo Nix, would be WR6 on the team’s initial depth chart. That puts him behind established players such as Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka, Jalen McMillan, and Trey Palmer.
Damn: Bucs seventh-round WR Tez Johnson is listed as WR6 on the initial depth chart.
Johnson is the lightest player in the NFL at 154 pounds. He has made some plays at training camp, but still has an uphill battle to make the final roster.
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— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) August 11, 2025
Drafted 235th in the 2025 NFL Draft, Tez Johnson offers excellent college numbers with stops at Troy and Oregon, where he combined for 310 receptions with 3,889 yards and 28 touchdowns in 62 games. At 5’10” and 154 pounds, he is the lightest player at the 2025 Combine, characteristics that have also inspired loads of intrigue and concern.
What the WR6 Label Means for Tez Johnson’s Roster Prospects
That pegging at WR6 places a hard reality on the chances that Johnson will make the final roster. Heavy.com noted that the Buccaneers could have the deepest wide receiver room in the NFL; thus, the chances of any late-round pick making the roster are already minuscule.
That being said, the injury history of Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Jalen McMillan may be an opening to Johnson, who is of value on special teams, especially as a punt returner. Last year, the Bucs had both Godwin and Evans go down in Week 7 against the Baltimore Ravens. Godwin would remain out for the rest of the season with a dislocated ankle, and Evans would miss extended time with hamstring issues.
Analyst Mike Kiwak of Bucsnation.com have been cautiously optimistic on the upside of Johnson. His explosiveness in change of direction, separation, and yards after catch productivity seem to make him an interesting gadget piece. Nevertheless, it seems he will have to improve his route-running and ball security to remain on the roster, and special teams could be his best option for remaining on the roster.
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