US EditionBaker Mayfield treated Buccaneers first-round pick Emeka Egbuka and family to brunch, GM Jason Licht reveals
- Baker Mayfield, quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, took first-round pick wide receiver Emeka Egbuka and his family to brunch on April 30, 2025, in Tampa Bay.
- Emeka Egbuka arrived in Tampa Bay the day before after being selected 19th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, prompting Mayfield to immediately request Egbuka's contact information for a welcoming gesture.
- The brunch included Egbuka's parents, stepfather, girlfriend, members of the Buccaneers' offensive line, and the team’s vice president of player engagement to help introduce and familiarize the rookie with the team and city.
- General manager Jason Licht recalled Mayfield's eagerness asking, 'When is he getting in?' and said Mayfield took charge of welcoming Egbuka, emphasizing a leadership role within the team.
- This gesture underlines Mayfield's influence as a team leader and suggests a supportive environment aimed at helping Egbuka integrate quickly ahead of the Buccaneers' rookie minicamp starting May 9.
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