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Yaya Diaby
53
Games
95
Solo Tackles
19
Sacks
Yaya Diaby is a linebacker out of Louisville, selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 82nd overall pick (round 3) in the 2023 NFL Draft. He has played 53 regular-season games since 2023, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Draft Details
Yaya Diaby Career Stats
- Primary starter for 2 seasons.
- Ranks 6th in the 2023 draft class in sacks (19).
- Active in the 2026 season — stats update weekly.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | TB | 15 | 22 | 13 | 10 | 7.5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | TB | 16 | 32 | 15 | 13 | 4.5 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | TB | 17 | 27 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 | TB | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 51 | 85 | 51 | 38 | 19 | 48 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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
6-3
Weight
263 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.51s
Vertical Jump
37"
Broad Jump
120"
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