TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A 19-year-old lifelong Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan who is battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma will announce the team’s first-round draft pick on Thursday.
Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Kacey Reynolds, of Maysville, Georgia, will have his wish granted to read off the Bucs’ selection live alongside NFL Commissioner Roger Goddell.
The Bucs will pick fifth on Thursday.
Reynolds found out his wish would be granted among family and friends at his former high school.
Following a performance by the high school band, Reynolds was surprised with a message from his favorite player, Mike Evans.
“I heard you are one of our biggest fans and that you’ve been battling through some tough times,” Evans said in the video.
“A few years ago, the Buccaneers drafted me in the first round and it was one of the best nights of my life… I’m excited to let you know you’re going to Nashville for the NFL Draft to represent the Bucs and announce our first-round pick in front of millions of fans. I’m so excited for you and I know you’ll do an awesome job representing Bucs Nation. I’ll be watching, Kacey. Go Bucs!”
