Emeka Egbuka - the 19th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft - got his Tampa Bay Buccaneers career off to a dream start with two crucial touchdowns in a 23-20 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Not only was he instrumental in securing victory on debut, but the wide receiver of Nigerian descent was also the standout African player in week 1 of the 2025-26 NFL season.
Further standout performances from players with ties to the continent came from Samson Ebukam (Indianapolis Colts), Foyesade Oluokun (Jacksonville Jaguars), and Nate Landman (LA Rams) among others.