Bucky Irving

Mar'Keise "Bucky" Irving (born August 19, 2002) is an American football running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Oregon Ducks.

High school career
Irving attended Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills, Illinois. He did not play football his senior year in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He finished his high school career with 3,264 rushing yards. Irving committed to the University of Minnesota to play college football.

College career
As a true freshman at Minnesota in 2021, Irving rushed 133 times for 699 yards and four touchdowns. After the season he transferred to the University of Oregon. During his first year at Oregon Irving totaled 1,357 yards from scrimmage and 13 total touchdowns (rushing and receiving). In his second season (2023) Irving had 1,180 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on 186 carries. He also caught 56 passes for 413 yards and two more touchdowns. Irving earned Associated Press All-Pac-12 first team, Coaches All-Pac-12 first team, Pro Football Focus All-Pac-12 first team, Phil Steele All-Pac-12 first team and CSC Academic All-America first team.

Professional career
Irving was selected 125th overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 2024 NFL Draft.