Over his first three NFL seasons, running back Rachaad White has caught 165 passes, the fourth-most by any running back in the NFL in that span. He has also caught 89.2% of the passes intended for him, which is the second-highest rate for any player in the NFL over those three seasons who was targeted at least 50 times.
Last year, White was joined in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers backfield by Bucky Irving, who would go on to lead all NFL rookies in rushing yards (1,122), yards from scrimmage (1,514) and rushing touchdowns (eight). Irving also proved to be a productive pass-catcher in his debut campaign, snaring 47 passes for 392 yards. Oh, and that one player who caught a higher percentage of his targets than White? Yeah, it was Irving, at 90.4%, though obviously on about a third of the amount of opportunities.
The Buccaneers had the second most team yards after the catch (YAC) in 2024, behind only the Lions, and the sure hands and open-field make-you-miss abilities of both White and Irving were a big reason why. Every team in the NFL would like to feature a running back who's a serious weapon in the passing attack, too, but it's not often that a team features two of them at the same time.
"Obviously it's a luxury for us on offense," said quarterback Baker Mayfield. "Especially where they're at in pass protection knowledge of who they're supposed to pick up, and the more they learn…Rachaad has been really, really good at it. [After] year one for Bucky, the more comfortable he gets in that…They get out of the pass protection stuff quicker if they don't have anybody to pick up and they become just that free outlet.
"With those guys, obviously they can catch like receivers, but just getting the ball [to] them in space is ideal for us, whether it's screen game, checkdowns, or designed pass plays for them. So it's a luxury for us because it creates mismatches."
View photos of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at AdventHealth Training Center.
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Wide Receiver Garrett Greene #85 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Offensive Tackle Charlie Heck #77 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Kicker Ryan Coe #39 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Wide Receiver Dennis Houston #89 and Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Linebacker Nick Jackson #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Punter Riley Dixon #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Tight End Payne Durham #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Guard Luke Goedeke #67 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Guard Ben Bredeson #68 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Running Back Sean Tucker #44 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Offensive Tackle Charlie Heck #77 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Offensive Lineman Lorenz Metz #71 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Tackle Garret Greenfield #74 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 and Punter Riley Dixon #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Buccaneers Legends Jon Gruden and Rondé Barber during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Buccaneers Legend Jon Gruden and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Buccaneers Legend Jon Gruden and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Buccaneers Legend Jon Gruden and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Buccaneers Legend Jon Gruden and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Buccaneers Legend Jon Gruden and General Manager Jason Licht during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cam Ward during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Punter Riley Dixon #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Buccaneers Legend Jon Gruden during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Punter Riley Dixon #92 and Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Punter Riley Dixon #92 and Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Senior Offensive Assistant Tom Moore of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Wide Receiver Garrett Greene #85 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach Kevin Carberry and Buccaneers Legend Jon Gruden during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Nadine Nurasyid, Defensive Assistant Coach for the Stuttgart Surge, during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Michael Gerst, Head Football Coach for Fort Lee High School, during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Wide Receivers Coach Bryan McClendon of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Anthony Piroli of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Red visor during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 and Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater #16 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater #16 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Running Back Sean Tucker #44 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Quarterback Kyle Trask #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Guard Luke Goedeke #67 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Tight End Payne Durham #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Safety Marcus Banks #39, Punter Riley Dixon #92 and Wide Receiver Jaden Smith #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Safety Rashad Wisdom #38 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Safety Rashad Wisdom #38 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Offensive Coordinator Josh Grizzard and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Inside Linebackers Coach Mike Caldwell of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Cornerback Tyrek Funderburk #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Cornerback Bryce Hall #34 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Safety Shilo Sanders #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Defensive Lineman Logan Hall #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - General Manager Jason Licht and Buccaneers Legend Jon Gruden during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Haason Reddick #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 and Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater #16 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 and Safeties Coach Nick Rapone of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 and Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Chris Braswell #43 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Defensive Lineman C.J. Brewer #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 and Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Defensive Lineman C.J. Brewer #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Haason Reddick #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Haason Reddick #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Run Game Coordinator/Outside Linebackers Coach Larry Foote and Outside Linebacker Chris Braswell #43 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Defensive Lineman Elijah Roberts #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Haason Reddick #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Haason Reddick #5 and Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Haason Reddick #5 and Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Haason Reddick #5 and Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Haason Reddick #5 and Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Cornerback Kindle Vildor #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Inside Linebacker SirVocea Dennis #8 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Haason Reddick #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Haason Reddick #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Cornerback Benjamin Morrison #21 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Quarterback Connor Bazelak #8 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 and Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater #16 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Fans get autographs after a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signs autographs after a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 07, 2025 - Cornerback Jamel Dean #35 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signs autographs after a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans during 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Combined, White and Irving have an 89.5% catch rate on their targets, which means Mayfield can feel confident throwing to them in almost any situation.
"I'm not a math guy, but 90% seems pretty good to me," he joked. "But yeah, it's a luxury for us on offense to have two guys like that."
Last year, White had 51 catches on 57 targets to 47 on 52 for Irving. As the season progressed and Irving proved to be an even more productive player – especially when running between the tackles – than the Bucs had even expected when they drafted him in the fourth round, his share of the backfield touches went up. Irving's work in the passing game may become even more frequent in 2025 as he opens the season as the starter in the backfield. Of course, that will also be somewhat dependent on how strong his pass protection proves to be. No matter how good of a pass-catcher a back is, he won't find significant work on passing downs if he can't keep the quarterback clean.
Fortunately, that part of Irving's game has improved, too, according to Mayfield.
"[It's] just confidence," said the quarterback. "It's not that he wasn't confident last year, but just a little bit more outgoing. Not that he's ever going to be a vocal guy, but just a little bit more outgoing. Guys understand what he's going to get done, and he's extremely confident in the blitz pickup and the things that we really wanted him to progress in. So it's been a fun progression to see."
