April 10, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Emeka Egbuka isn’t just a wide receiver prospect eyeing the NFL Draft—he’s a self-proclaimed Jordan Love stan with his sights set on Lambeau Field. The Ohio State star, projected as a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, told reporters Tuesday, “I’ve been a die-hard Love fan since his breakout. Playing with him? That’s the dream.”
Egbuka, 22, has the stats to back his hype: 205 catches, 2,868 yards, and 24 touchdowns over four Buckeyes seasons, plus 621 kick-return yards (Packers.com). His 2024 campaign ended with a College Football Playoff National Championship, snagging 6 receptions for 64 yards in the title game. “I thrive under pressure,” he said, nodding to Green Bay’s high-stakes fanbase.
The Packers, stuck at 11-6 and a wild-card exit in 2024, desperately need a No. 1 wideout. Christian Watson’s ACL injury (web ID: 0) leaves a void, and while Jayden Reed and Romeo Doubs shine, neither screams alpha. Enter Egbuka, a 6-foot-1, 205-pound slot wizard with a knack for tracking balls—think Milwaukee Brewers’ Christian Yelich on turf (CBS Sports).
“I grew up watching Love sling it,” Egbuka said. “That arm, that poise—he’s unreal.” Love’s projected 3,947 yards and 27 TDs in 2024 have Egbuka itching to join the party. NFL.com likens him to Jaxon Smith-Njigba (1,130 yards for Seattle in 2024), praising his versatility outside or in the slot.
Green Bay’s No. 23 pick puts Egbuka in reach, though GM Brian Gutekunst might trade up to secure him. “He blocks like a champ and runs routes like a vet,” one scout raved. With $47 million in cap space (Over The Cap), the Packers can afford to dream big.
Egbuka’s not the bruising WR1 some crave, but his reliability could juice Love’s attack. “I’d take every target he gives me,” he grinned. Fan buzz is electric—some see a Love-Egbuka duo as Super Bowl fuel, others question if he’s elite enough.
His high school outfield days in Washington State honed his ball skills, but football won out. Now, with the draft looming, Egbuka’s fandom might just land him alongside his idol. Packers Nation’s watching—could this be the spark?
