Receivers drafted by the Bucs in the fifth round haven’t fared so well

Tyler Johnson becomes just the fourth wide receiver ever taken by the Bucs in the fifth round. See how the other receivers fared.

2018: WR Justin Watson (No. 144)

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Watson is easily the most successful fifth-round receiver ever selected by the Bucs because he’s the only one who has actually made the roster. Watson came to Tampa Bay after a strong collegiate career at Penn. While he had just one reception for five yards his rookie year, Watson finished 2019 with 15 receptions for 159 yards and two touchdowns. With Johnson coming aboard, though, roster spots will be hard to come by. It’ll be interesting to see how Watson does once camp begins.

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