The Buccaneers struck gold in the fourth round of the 2024 draft with the former University of Oregon running back. Months into his rookie campaign, Irving has become a key component of Tampa Bay’s offense, leading the team with 351 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.

Going into the year the assumption in Tampa Bay was that veteran running back Rachaad White would become the bell cow of the Buccaneers’ rushing attack. Near the midway point of the season, however, it appears to be a three-man job, thanks in large part to the performance of rookie fourth-round pick Bucky Irving.