Potential Sleeper at the Receiver Position?

The Bucs have talent at the receiver position with Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson leading the way, along with Louis Murphy, Russell Shepard, and Adam Humphries. Evans is a true number one and will be a dominant force for years to come. Jackson is on the older side as he is 33 but is still very productive and should bounce back if healthy. Murphy and Shepard are both decent players but nothing special as both have plateau. Humphries has potential as a slot receiver and displays consistent hands and hopefully can continue to get better.

However, there is one receiver that was mainly on the practice squad this past season that is starting to make noise and that is Evan Spencer out of Ohio State. Spencer is only 23 and has good size at 6'2 208lbs plus he has the speed and hands as well. Teammate Mike Evans had good things to say about Spencer per pewterreport.com.

“He’s a hard worker,” Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans said. “He’s 6-foot-1 and he has good speed, but he has really good hands. That’s what people don’t realize. He has really good hands.”

If Spencer can provide consistency and show the ability to make big plays, he could very well beat out Louis Murphy or Russell Shepard for a roster spot on the team. The Bucs need a speed/deep threat and perhaps that is Spencer. Maybe this is why the Bucs passed on drafting a receiver this year.