
#44 RB · Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1 transaction this offseason
Height
5'10"
Weight
205 lbs
Age
24
College
Syracuse
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
3 yrs
RB Rank
#158 / 186
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Yards | TD | YPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 45 | 651 | 9 | 4.3 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 17 | 320 | 7 | 3.7 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 17 | 308 | 2 | 6.2 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 11 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$3.5M
AAV
$3.5M/yr
This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Sean's on-field performance ranks in the lower half among NFL RBs, grading him as a rotational player at the position. His $3.5M average annual value ranks as below-market money for the RB market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — rotational player production at below-market money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Sean is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 1-year, $3.5M deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Sean Tucker's F grade in Tampa Bay is a disheartening start for a running back who was one of the most electric players in college football at Syracuse. Tucker's college production was ridiculous — he was a true three-down back who could run, catch, and create explosive plays. But the NFL transition has been rough, and the F grade reflects a player who hasn't been able to find consistent touches in a crowded backfield. The Buccaneers' running back room has competition, and Tucker has fallen to the bottom of the depth chart. His F grade signals that the burst and dynamism from college haven't shown up consistently at the professional level. Tucker needs an opportunity and a scheme that maximizes his versatility.
A low-risk depth retention that adds little meaningful value to Tampa's backfield. Multiple headlines confirm Tucker remains buried on the depth chart, signaling limited confidence from coaching staff. The right-of-first-refusal tender reveals Tampa sees him as a roster filler, not a genuine contributor. Fans are largely indifferent, questioning why resources are spent on a player who rarely sees the field. Tucker needs a breakout preseason to escape irrelevance or risks spending another year as a practice-squad afterthought.
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Updated Jan 1, 1970
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
D-
2025
(50% weight)
F
2024
(30% weight)
F
2023
(20% weight)