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Bucky Irving

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Bucky Irving
No. 7 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
PositionRunning back
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2002-08-19) August 19, 2002 (age 23)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolHillcrest (Country Club Hills, Illinois)
CollegeMinnesota (2021)
Oregon (2022–2023)
NFL draft2024 (4th round, 125th overall pick)
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Rushing yards1,710
Rushing average4.5
Rushing touchdowns9
Receptions77
Receiving yards669
Receiving touchdowns3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Mar'Keise "Bucky" Irving (born August 19, 2002) is an American professional football running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Oregon Ducks.

Early life

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Irving attended Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills, Illinois.[1] He did not play football his senior year in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He finished his high school career with 3,264 rushing yards. Irving committed to the University of Minnesota to play college football.[2]

College career

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As a true freshman at Minnesota in 2021, Irving rushed 133 times for 699 yards and four touchdowns.[3] After the season he transferred to the University of Oregon.[4][5] During his first year at Oregon, Irving totaled 1,357 yards from scrimmage and eight total touchdowns (rushing and receiving). In his second season (2023) Irving had 1,180 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on 186 carries. He also caught 56 passes for 413 yards and two more touchdowns. Irving earned Associated Press All-Pac-12 first team, Coaches All-Pac-12 first team, Pro Football Focus All-Pac-12 first team, Phil Steele All-Pac-12 first team and CSC Academic All-America first team.[6]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard splitVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 9 in
(1.75 m)		192 lb
(87 kg)		29+1⁄2 in
(0.75 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		5 ft 10+5⁄8 in
(1.79 m)		4.55 s1.54 s2.67 s31.5 in
(0.80 m)		9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		15 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[7][8][9]

2024 season

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Irving was selected in the fourth round with the 125th overall pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 2024 NFL draft.[10]

After beginning the season as the No. 2 back to Rachaad White, Irving's role increased as the season progressed. In Week 6 against the New Orleans Saints, he had 105 scrimmage yards and a touchdown in the 51–27 win.[11] In week 12, against the New York Giants, he had 152 scrimmage yards in the 30–7 win.[12] In Week 13, he ran for 153 yards and one touchdown, along with three catches for 33 yards in a 26–23 win over the Carolina Panthers, earning NFC Offensive Player of the Week.[13] In Week 15 against the Chargers, he had 15 carries for 117 rushing yards in the 40–17 win.[14] In Week 17 against the Panthers, he had 190 scrimmage yards in the 48–14 win.[15] He finished his rookie season with 207 carries for 1,122 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns to go with 47 receptions for 392 receiving yards.[16] Irving was the first Buccaneers rookie to rush for at least 1,000 yards since Doug Martin in the 2012 season.[17] In the Buccaneers NFC Wild Card game against the Washington Commanders, Irving rushed for 77 yards and scored a touchdown, setting a franchise record for most rushing yards in a single playoff game by a rookie.[18]

On January 21, 2025, Irving was named to the 2024 PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team.[19]

2025 season

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Irving began his sophomore season with a 23–20 win against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1, carrying the ball 14 times for only 37 yards but recording a 9-yard TD catch. By Week 4, Irving had 237 yards on 71 carries along with two receiving touchdowns. He was scratched from play in Week 5 with both ankle and shoulder injuries. Irving remained out of the lineup until returning to play Week 13 against the Arizona Cardinals. Irving had 17 carries for 61 yards and a touchdown in his return.[20]

Career statistics

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NFL

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Regular season

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Legend
Led the league
Bold Career high
Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles
GPGSAttYdsAvgLngTDRecYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2024TB 1732071,1225.4568473928.342021
2025TB 1091735883.4321302779.272311
Career 27123801,7104.5569776698.772332

Postseason

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Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles
GPGSAttYdsAvgLngTDRecYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2024TB 1117774.5190263.04100
Career 1117774.5190263.04100

College

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Year Team GP Rushing Receiving
AttYdsAvgTDRecYdsAvgTD
2021Minnesota 121336995.348739.10
2022Oregon 131561,0586.85312999.63
2023Oregon 141861,1806.311564137.42
Career394752,9376.220957858.35

References

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  1. ↑ Disabato, Pat (May 14, 2021). "'He checks all the boxes': Hillcrest's Mar'Keise Irving, a Minnesota recruit, is the Daily Southtown Football Player of the Year". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  2. ↑ Millar, Steve (December 16, 2020). "A big moment as Hillcrest running back Mar'Keise Irving signs to play football for Minnesota: 'They're getting a winner.'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  3. ↑ Bertels, Kevin (April 8, 2022). "Mar'Keise Irving, Gophers running back who excelled as freshman, reveals he will transfer". Star Tribune. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  4. ↑ Staley, Antwan (May 1, 2022). "Minnesota running back Mar'Keise Irving will transfer to Oregon". The Register-Guard. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  5. ↑ Crepea, James (May 1, 2022). "Former Minnesota running back Mar'Keise Irving commits to transfer to Oregon Ducks". OregonLive. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  6. ↑ Amaranthus, Bri (April 27, 2024). "Bucky Irving Drafted to Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Bucs Got 'A Real One'". SI.com. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Bucky Irving Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  8. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Bucky Irving College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  9. ↑ "2024 Pro Day Results" (PDF). GoDucks.com. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Bucs Add 'Slippery' Oregon RB Bucky Irving in Fourth Round". Buccaneers.com. April 27, 2024. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints - October 13th, 2024". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Giants - November 24th, 2024". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  13. ↑ Gordon, Grant (December 4, 2024). "Bills QB Josh Allen, Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving highlight Players of the Week". NFL.com.
  14. ↑ "Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Los Angeles Chargers - December 15th, 2024". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - December 29th, 2024". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Bucky Irving 2024 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  17. ↑ Smith, Scott (December 29, 2024). "Bucky Irving Joins Bucs' 1,000-Yard Club". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  18. ↑ Samuels, Kyron (January 13, 2025). "Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Bucky Irving Ends Rookie Year With Record-Breaking Playoff Game". SI.com. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  19. ↑ Dix, Brianna (January 21, 2025). "Bucky Irving Named to PFWA All-Rookie Team". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Bucky Irving 2025 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
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