When he was a college freshman, Egbuka attended church with teammates and said he encountered God in a “supernatural way.” He draws inspiration from his favorite Bible verse, Psalms 37:4: “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.”

Egbuka, Ohio State's all-time leader in receptions, joins Tampa Bay following a storybook ending to a standout collegiate career.

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka is the first Buckeye taken in the NFL draft, going to Tampa Bay with the 19th overall pick.