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Buccaneers: The emergence of Adam Humphries

By Zach Sauers

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Wide receiver Adam Humphries of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs for a gain of 17 yards to bring up first and goal while getting pressure from defensive back Leonard Johnson #23 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of an NFL game on January 1, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Wide receiver Adam Humphries of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs for a gain of 17 yards to bring up first and goal while getting pressure from defensive back Leonard Johnson #23 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of an NFL game on January 1, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /
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Do the Buccaneers have a gem hidden in their roster in receiver Adam Humphries?

Since entering the league in 2015, the Buccaneers undrafted/tryout wide receiver Adam Humphries has strove to make a name for himself in the league. Not only did Humphries beat the odds by making the team as a tryout player, he was able to even have his shot on the 53-man roster his rookie season.

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Humphries, the Clemson Tiger graduate, played under the shadow of some of the game’s best college recruits. Some of the more notable teammates that lined up across from Humphries happen to be pro bowl wide-out DeAndre Hopkins, Martavis Bryant and even young gun Sammy Watkins.

During his time in Death Valley, Humphries was able to compile a total of 1,097 receiving yards for a measly three touchdowns. Although known for his reliability and skills in special teams, the small 5’11” 190-pound receiver went through draft day without receiving a call.

Luckily for both the Bucs and Humphries, a call from General Manager Jason Licht turned the tides. Come May, Humphries was invited to the team’s facilities to try out with fellow rookies for a roster spot on this up and coming young team.

As seen, since that day Humphries grasped the opportunity and ran.

Humphries’s rookie season had it’s up and downs through the 53-man roster and the practice squad, but thanks to injuries the wide out saw his promotion stick towards the end of October. 260 yards with one touchdown was what to show for his first year in the NFL, and although the Bucs receiving core was depleted, Humphries looked to be one of the bright spots alongside growing star Mike Evans.

Heading into his sophomore season, Humphries knew that to keep his spot on the roster that he would need to up his game which is exactly what he did. The once reserve pass catcher now saw his role increase and was able to see consistent time in the starting lineup as the team’s number three receiver.

The increase in playing time helped Humphries amass a solid 622 yards with two touchdowns, his most memorable grab being in week 15.

Talk about an emergence of a player.

Heading into now his third year as a pro, Humphries is continuing his grind to become one of the game’s best slot receivers. Now with newcomers such as DeSean Jackson, and rookies Chris Godwin/OJ Howard itching at this year’s production… watch for Humphries to sharpen his craft.

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