Eric Rivers Jr.

ACQUIRED BY BUCS:

Signed by the Buccaneers as a college free agent on May 8, 2026.

ACQUIRED BY BUCS:

Signed by the Buccaneers as a college free agent on May 8, 2026.

COLLEGE:

Appeared in 43 career games across one season (2025) at the Georgia Institute of Technology, two seasons (2023-24) at Florida International University and two seasons (2021-22) at the University of Memphis, totaling 140 receptions for 2,200 yards (15.7 avg.) and 16 receiving touchdowns.

Started 11-of-13 games in his lone season at Georgia Tech in 2025, leading the Yellow Jackets with 46 receptions for 658 yards and two touchdowns while adding nine punt returns for 99 yards.

Appeared in 23 games over two seasons at FIU (2023-24), totaling 94 receptions for 1,542 yards and 14 touchdowns while averaging 16.4 yards per reception. Finished his Panthers career ranked among the program's most productive transfer receivers.

Recorded 62 receptions for 1,172 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2024, ranking among the nation's leaders in receiving yards and touchdown receptions while leading Conference USA in receiving yards. Earned first-team All-Conference USA recognition.

Appeared in 11 games during his first season at FIU in 2023, catching 32 passes for 370 yards and two touchdowns.

Began his collegiate career at Memphis, appearing in seven games over two seasons (2021-22) primarily on special teams and as a defensive back before transitioning to wide receiver following his transfer to FIU.

PERSONAL:

Attended McCallie School (Chattanooga, Tenn.).

Helped lead McCallie to the 2020 Tennessee Division II-AAA state championship.

Was a three-star recruit coming out of high school.

Majored in business administration.