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He's my RB20. He's consensus RB21. So, I'm higher positionally, but I do have him as more of an early fifth round pick than the 411 that Consensus has Bucky Irving at... He was a full go day one of camp. He has sustained health the entire time... Baker Mayfield is praising him here and I think he's going to be the RB1 on a team that's going to bounce back in a major way... The offensive line on established the run ranks third in the entire NFL.
STACKED’s take
Irving projects as RB1 in PPG; year-three breakout with healthy Bucs offense.
Ron Stewart ranks Bucky Irving as RB20, one spot higher than consensus RB21, and projects him as an early fifth-round pick versus consensus ADP of 4.11. Irving is positioned as a year-three breakout candidate who can finally break through as an RB1 in points per game for the first time in his career, supported by sustained health throughout camp, offensive line improvements (ranked third in NFL), and a favorable offensive coordinator switch to Zack Robinson from the Falcons who emphasizes snap motion and screen game usage. Irving was a full go on day one of camp and has sustained health the entire time. Shawn Tucker has been on the outs with the team. Irving's 2025 struggles can be pinned to injury and off-field mental health issues, but he appears 100% ready to go. Baker Mayfield is praising him, and Stewart expects Irving to be the RB1 on a Buccaneers team projected to bounce back significantly. Irving is positioned as the RB1 on the Buccaneers with red zone and goal-line work expected to increase. Shawn Tucker took a pay cut to remain on the team, signaling he is firmly the RB3 on the depth chart and unlikely to be a factor unless Irving or Kenneth Gainwell get hurt. Despite Gainwell's 70-plus receptions last year taking some passing-down work, Irving has historically battled Rashad White for opportunities and still finished inside the top 24, suggesting he can take the next step forward even with reduced passing-down volume. The Buccaneers offense is positioned to bounce back significantly in 2026 after a down 2025 season marked by injuries to Baker Mayfield, Irving, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Amecha Ibuka. Mayfield was in MVP conversations through six weeks before the team fell apart; with all offensive weapons getting healthy and the offensive line now ranked third in the NFL, Irving benefits from a healthier supporting cast and improved quarterback play.
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