Bucky Irving is a running back and kickoff returner for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2025. He was selected in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 125th overall .

Irving played college football at the University of Oregon with the Ducks, after spending the 2021 season with the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Big Ten.

A versatile athlete, Irving has lined up at running back, wide receiver, quarterback, defensive back, and even kicker.

Coaches first noticed his star potential in his high school sophomore year’s fifth game, Hillcrest Hawks vs. Lemont, when he racked up nearly 400 total yards and scored four touchdowns.

But the name “Bucky” carries a story beyond football. The challenges behind his nickname helped shape his drive, ultimately leading to an all-conference college c

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