Jerry Rice is the greatest receiver of all time.
But he wasn't a superstar as a rookie, by any means.
That allows for some quirky stats like this: Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Emeka Egbuka needed only six quarters to tie Rice for his rookie touchdown total.
Egbuka caught two touchdowns in the Bucs' season opener, including the game-winner late in the fourth quarter.
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And then on Monday night against the Texans, Egbuka caught another touchdown, a first-half score and his third of the season.
Rice had just three TDs as a rookie, so Egbuka is tied with him.
Receiving touchdowns as a rookie:
— StatMuse (@statmuse) September 16, 2025
3 — Emeka Egbuka
3 — Jerry Rice
Egbuka has played 6 quarters. pic.twitter.com/8nItIHYoJ5
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It's just a fun way to spin things, but Egbuka is already showing he can be special.
He was only Ohio State's No. 2 WR last year, but that's because the younger Jeremiah Smith is an absolutely generational talent.
Egbuka was the No. 21 overall pick in April's NFL Draft for a reason, and he's proving he belongs in the NFL right away.
There are a heck of a lot more touchdowns to come.
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