Aqib Talib

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20th pick

CB ·

Kansas · 2008–2019

148

Games

385

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Aqib Talib is a former cornerback out of Kansas, selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 20th overall pick (round 1) in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played 148 regular-season games from 2008 to 2019, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams. He was named to 5 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2008

Round

Round 1

Pick

20th overall

Team

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Position

College

Kansas

Aqib Talib Career Stats

5× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
Primary starter for 9 seasons.
Ranks 1st in the 2008 draft class in interceptions (35).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2008	TB	15	14	6	0	0	0	4	9	0
2009	TB	15	54	8	0	0	0	5	14	0
2010	TB	11	35	1	0	0	0	6	11	0
2011	TB	12	29	3	0	0	0	2	11	1
2012	NE	9	33	7	1	0	0	2	10	0
2013	NE	13	35	6	1	0	0	4	14	1
2014	DEN	15	53	9	3	1	1	4	16	1
2015	DEN	15	38	6	1	0	0	3	13	0
2016	DEN	13	31	11	1	0	1	3	12	0
2017	DEN	12	21	8	0	0	0	1	7	1
2018	LA	7	17	5	0	0	0	1	5	1
2019	LA	5	7	7	0	0	0	0	2	0
Career		142	367	77	7	1	2	35	124	5

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-1

Weight

202 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.44s

Bench Press

10 reps

Vertical Jump

38"

Broad Jump

131"

3-Cone Drill

6.82s

Shuttle

4.22s

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