Sean Tucker

Acquired by Bucs:

Signed by Tampa Bay as a college free agent on May 12, 2023.

Acquired by Bucs:

Signed by Tampa Bay as a college free agent on May 12, 2023.

College:

Appeared in 33 games across three seasons (2020-2022) at Syracuse University, logging 589 rushes for 3,341 yards (5.4 avg.) and 27 touchdowns. Also added 64 receptions for 622 yards and four touchdowns.

Started all 12 games as a junior (2022), rushing 206 times for 1,060 yards (5.1 avg) and 11 touchdowns and added 36 receptions for 254 yards and two touchdowns. His 1,060 yards rushing were the 12th-highest total in program history and his 36 receptions are the third-highest single-season total by a running back in program history. First running back in school history to have over 1,000 rushing yards and 250 receiving yards in back-to-back seasons.

Started all 12 games as a sophomore (2021), recording 246 carries for 1,496 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, also added 20 receptions for 255 yards and two touchdowns. His 1,496 rushing yards were sixth in the nation and broke Joe Morris' 42-year-old Syracuse single-season rushing record (1,372 yards). Also set the school record for quickest player to rush for 1,000 yards in school history (eight games). Set the program record for most 100-yard games in a season (nine) and most consecutive 100 yards games (seven). Finished fourth in the nation in yards per game (124.7), fifth in the nation in all-purpose yards (145.9 yards per game), and fourth nationally in yards from scrimmage (1,751) which also ranked third in school history. Became the first player in program history to rush for 100+ yards and have over 100 yards receiving in a single game (UAlbany 9/18). Was named one-of-15 semifinalists for The Maxwell Award, presented annually to the nation's most outstanding college football player and was named First Team All-ACC, earning most votes out of anyone on All-ACC Team. Also ran on the Orange track and field team during the indoor season, finishing with a 6.90 second career best mark.

Appeared in nine games with seven starts as a freshman (2020), totaling 137 carries for 626 yards and four touchdowns, also added eight receptions for 113 yards. Became starting running back four games into the season following a rash of injuries and opt outs at the position. Ran for the third-most yards in a single season by a Syracuse freshman (626), which was also the fourth-most in the FBS by a true freshman this season. His three 100+ yard games are the second-most in a single season by a Syracuse freshman ever.

Personal:

Attended Calvert Hall High School (Towson, MD).

Played on both sides of the ball as a running back and cornerback and rushed for 1,204 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior.

Sprinter for the Calvert Hall indoor and outdoor track teams, winning the MIAA indoor title in the 55-meter dash two years in a row, as well as the 100-meter and 200-meter sprints as a junior.