Since Bucs training camp kicked off, Tez Johnson has been doing one thing: stealing the spotlight with jaw-dropping catches *every single practice*. Forget what you thought you knew about the Bucs’ receiver depth chart, because this dude is rewriting the script daily, consistently being one of the offense’s biggest playmakers. We’re talking highlight-reel stuff that makes you stop and ask, “Did he *really* just do that?” He’s quickly become one of the most talked-about players out there, and for good reason.
Unstoppable on the Practice Field
Johnson is straight-up fearless, man. We’ve seen him haul in contested receptions like it’s nothing, showing an uncanny ability to come down with the ball even when draped by a defender. He’s creating serious separation with pure quickness that leaves defensive backs grasping at air. And it’s not just easy grabs, either. This guy is constantly extending his body to snag passes way outside his frame, showing off an insane catch radius that’s made him the talk of the town at camp. Every single practice, it feels like he’s adding another highlight to his reel.
Baker’s New Go-To Guy?
What’s even wilder? Johnson isn’t exactly built like some of the other big-bodied receivers in Tampa Bay. He might not have that massive size, but his route running? Absolutely lights out. We’re talking crisp breaks, elite change of direction, the kind of footwork that consistently gets him wide open. You can see his chemistry with quarterback Baker Mayfield growing by the day, too. It’s not just a casual look; Baker’s been looking Johnson’s way with increasing confidence, not only in regular team drills but especially when they’re pushing towards the end zone in red zone work. That kind of trust, this early, is a massive signal.
This all comes at a crucial time for the Bucs, with real opportunities opening up in the receiver room. Following the departures of guys like Mike Evans and Sterling Shepard,players Johnson often shared snaps with over the offseason,there’s a clear path. Behind Chris Godwin Jr, Emeka Egbuka, and Jalen McMillan, spots are up for grabs. Johnson entered camp battling just to carve out a meaningful offensive role, and through these first several practices, he has done absolutely everything humanly possible to strengthen his case. He’s making it impossible to ignore.
He’s More Than Just “Developmental”
Look, we all know the drill: training camp success doesn’t always guarantee regular-season production. It’s early, for sure. But Johnson is giving the Buccaneers every single reason to believe he can be way, way more than just a developmental receiver. He’s definitely not looking like the “lone man out” at WR4 anymore; that ship sailed fast. If he keeps making these highlight-reel grabs at the crazy pace he’s established over this opening week of camp, it’s gonna be incredibly difficult, bordering on impossible, for the coaching staff to keep him off the field once the regular season kicks off. This gadget receiver isn’t just fighting for a spot; he could absolutely carve out a major role in his sophomore season. Get ready, Bucs fans, because this kid is for real and he’s coming for it all.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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