Razorbacks Anton Juncaj Earns Tampa Bay Buccaneers Mini-Camp Invite

Unconventional Journey to the NFL Doorstep

Juncaj’s path to this opportunity has been shaped by persistence and adaptability. Beginning at Nassau Community College in Garden City, New York, Juncaj later transferred to the University at Albany, where he became a standout performer at the FCS level. He earned first-team All-American honors during his time at Albany and played a key role in the team’s run to the 2023 FCS Semifinals.

Seeking to test himself against SEC competition, Juncaj transferred to Arkansas in December 2023. In his lone season with the Razorbacks, he recorded 19 tackles and one sack, which came as a safety during the Liberty Bowl victory over Texas Tech. That bowl game marked his most impactful performance, tallying season highs in tackles (4) and tackles for loss (2.5).

Despite missing three games due to injury, Juncaj showed flashes of the physicality and motor that had defined his FCS career.

Buccaneers Extend Opportunity

As of Sunday morning, Juncaj had not signed a free agent deal. However, his agent, Nathan Shackelford of Higher Calling Sports, confirmed the defensive lineman had secured a mini-camp opportunity with Tampa Bay. NFL rookie mini-camps serve as an entry point for drafted players, undrafted free agents, and tryout invitees.

For Juncaj, the Buccaneers' camp represents a chance to extend his football career at the professional level. With a strong showing, he could earn a contract or a continued opportunity in the NFL, a chance not awarded by draft position but earned through perseverance.