Sean Tucker

Career StatsF

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

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

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.

Performance Analysis

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.

Fan Sentiment

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.