John Bullock
Career Summary
John Bullock is a linebacker from Omaha, Nebraska, who played at Nebraska before signing with Tampa Bay as a college free agent in 2025.
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Early Life
Bullock was born April 22, 2001, in Omaha, Nebraska.
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High School
Bullock attended Omaha Creighton Prep, earning all-state recognition and first-team All-Metro honors while helping the Junior Jays reach the Class A playoffs.
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College Career
Bullock played 47 games with 23 starts across four seasons at Nebraska. He joined as a walk-on and earned a scholarship before his senior season.
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Path to the NFL
The Buccaneers signed Bullock as a college free agent on May 9, 2025.
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NFL Career
Bullock appeared in 15 games for Tampa Bay as a 2025 rookie, primarily on special teams, and recorded 10 combined tackles. He was later claimed by Indianapolis before Tampa Bay reacquired him after the 2026 draft.
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Career Accomplishments
Bullock earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten honors in 2024 after recording 70 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, four sacks, five pass breakups, two forced fumbles and a pick-six. He also received Nebraska's Sam Foltz 27 Hero Leadership Award.
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Playing Style
Listed at 6-foot and 230 pounds, Bullock played linebacker after transitioning from nickel back. Nebraska teammates selected him to wear a single-digit jersey as one of the program's toughest players.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
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MFT Score: 36.7
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