Next in line in terms of all-time great wide receivers from Ohio State, Emeka Egbuka has been a force for the past four seasons in Columbus. Halfway through his senior season, Egbuka’s legend has been solidified with the Ohio State Buckeyes, but he has his sights set on greater things as the season unfolds.
When Does Emeka Egbuka and the Ohio State Buckeyes Play in Week 7?
Eyeing this date on the calendar when the schedule was first release, Week 7 features the Buckeyes traveling to new-Big Ten foe Oregon for the marquee matchup of the young season. Ohio State takes on the Ducks at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 12 from Autzen Stadium.
Ohio State WR Emeka Egbuka Stats, Height, Weight, Profile Details
Standing at 6’1″ and 205 pounds, Egbuka hails from Steilacoom High School in DuPont, Washington. A less-than-coveted area for recruiting, Egbuka took the nation by storm when he won the Washington Gatorade Player of the Year as a junior, catching 25 touchdowns and 2,240 all-purpose yards in 2019.
Egbuka has dominated when he’s been healthy at Ohio State all the same. After flashing with 191 yards as a true freshman, Egbuka’s sophomore season put him on the map. That year, he hauled in 74 catches for 1,151 yards and 10 touchdowns.
To date in 2024, Egbuka has been back to his dominant self after an injury-riddled 2023 season saw him quietly produce 515 yards. His career stats to date:
Receptions: 154
Yards: 2,290
Average: 14.9
TD: 19
Long: 85
Emeka Egbuka 247, High School Recruiting Profile
Though he hailed from an area not routinely known for its recruiting prowess, Egbuka put the Steilacoom, DuPont, and Seattle suburbs on the map with his play. He finished the class of 2021 as the second-best player from the state of Washington, the No. 1 overall wide receiver, and the No. 9 player overall on the 247 Sports Composite.
Egbuka only trailed his future teammate J.T. Tuimoloau in his home state on the consensus.
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A consensus five-star recruit, Egbuka had offers to just about every Power school in the country but chose Ohio State over Alabama, Texas, in-state Washington, and others.
Who Does Egbuka’s Play Compare To?
It’s hard not to compare Egbuka a bit to a former teammate and current New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave. They were recruited by the same staff and to fill the same role, after all.
But in actuality, at his best, Egbuka’s game more resembles that of current Houston Texans WR Stefon Diggs. Even not at his best, Egbuka’s game also looks just like former Miami Hurricane WR Santana Moss.
There are certainly other players that come to mind when Egbuka takes the field (Tyler Boyd, Michael Thomas, JuJu Smith-Schuster), but at his best, Egbuka can provide a clear picture as a potential No. 1 WR for any NFL franchise.
How Fast Does Emeka Egbuka Run the 40?
Coming out of high school, Egbuka was tracked with a 4.42-second 40-yard dash time. However, after his time in Columbus, he’s improved that.
According to the Ohio State Junior Day run during their Pro Day, Egbuka was clocked at 4.30 in the 40.
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Egbuka’s 4.30 40-yard dash time would have ranked him second, behind only Texas WR Xavier Worthy, who broke the Combine record at 4.21.
Emeka Egbuka Ohio State Highlights
B1G WR Rankings, 2023:
2) Emeka Egbuka, @OhioStateFB
Don’t sleep on Egbuka, who would be WR1 on pretty much every other team in the countrypic.twitter.com/rWqiPNNepV
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) April 17, 2023
Emeka Egbuka deserves more national love – helluva damn player. pic.twitter.com/SgAHEz9Riw
— Ian Fitzsimmons (@Ianfitzespn) October 6, 2024
Some forget how good Emeka Egbuka was in 2022 when fully healthy.
He’s a first round pick in 2025.pic.twitter.com/tCq3DEfbjh
— Travis May (@FF_TravisM) April 13, 2024
Emeka Egbuka NIL Net Worth
As a star receiver at one of the nation’s top five teams, Egbuka’s NIL valuation is assumed to be very large. With a bevy of local deals, Egbuka is no stranger to the larger, national deals either.
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Tracking his deals is no easy task, but it’s been reported that Egbuka has signed NIL deals totaling nearly $1M dollars. Those companies include:
- Celsius
- The Foundation
- EA Sports
Where Is Emeka Egbuka Being Selected In 2025 NFL Mock Drafts?
In the latest mock draft on CFN, Egbuka was selected 30th overall to the Buffalo Bills. He currently ranks as the third-best WR on the College Football Network Mock Draft Simulator and is seen widely as a fringe-level first-round pick at this time.
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