2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
50
SACKS
7.0
INT
0
FF
1
TD
0
2026 Projections
Signed a four-year, $5.47 million contract with the Buccaneers in June of 2023.
Another productive season in '25
Diaby recorded 50 tackles (29 solo), including 7.0 sacks, one defensed pass and one forced fumble across 17 games during the 2025 season.
ANALYSIS
Diaby played in all 17 games for the third time in as many seasons to open his career, and he got to the 7.0-sack threshold for the second campaign within that span. Diaby is still looking for his first career interception, but he's now forced one fumble in each of his first three seasons and played a career-high 781 snaps in 2025. Diaby will head into the final year of his contract in 2026, although given the steady production he's delivered over his first three seasons, it's possible the Bucs are willing to discuss an extension this offseason.
Diaby played in all 17 games for the third time in as many seasons to open his career, and he got to the 7.0-sack threshold for the second campaign within that span. Diaby is still looking for his first career interception, but he's now forced one fumble in each of his first three seasons and played a career-high 781 snaps in 2025. Diaby will head into the final year of his contract in 2026, although given the steady production he's delivered over his first three seasons, it's possible the Bucs are willing to discuss an extension this offseason.
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Measurables Review
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How do Yaya Diaby's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
270 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.51 secVertical Jump
37.0 inBroad Jump
120 inHand Length
10.38 inArm Length
33.88 in
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Diaby hit the ground running as a rookie third-round pick in 2023, recording 7.5 sacks among his 38 tackles across 17 games. As might be expected, he encouragingly came on in the later portion of the season after getting some NFL reps under his belt, recording 5.5 of his sacks between Weeks 10 and 18. The hope is the momentum carries over into this season, as he's expected to handle a starting role in his second campaign. His quickness and knack for getting to the quarterback could give Diaby quite the IDP boost this year if he does indeed enjoy the expected boost in snaps.
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Quiet in Week 8 win
Diaby recorded one assisted tackle during Sunday's win over the Saints.
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Gets to QB in Week 7 loss
Diaby logged five tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and forced a fumble in Monday's loss to the Lions.
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Effective in pursuit Sunday
Diaby tallied three assisted tackles and two QB hits in Sunday's Week 1 win over Atlanta.
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Solid second season
Diaby provided 54 tackles (39 solo), including 4.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 17 regular-season games in 2024.
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Disruptive presence in Week 18 win
Diaby provided five tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks and three additional tackles for loss, in the Buccaneers' 27-19 win over the Saints on Sunday.
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In talks for new deal
The Buccaneers want to reach a contract extension with Diaby this offseason, Rob Maaddi of the Associated Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Diaby is entering the final year of his rookie contract and has been a key pass rusher for the Buccaneers. He has 19.0 sacks across his first three seasons, and has notched an even more impressive 47 quarterback hits. General manager Jason Licht called Diaby under-appreciated, though the current market for edge rushers likely means he will be in for a big payday regardless of where he signs.
Diaby is entering the final year of his rookie contract and has been a key pass rusher for the Buccaneers. He has 19.0 sacks across his first three seasons, and has notched an even more impressive 47 quarterback hits. General manager Jason Licht called Diaby under-appreciated, though the current market for edge rushers likely means he will be in for a big payday regardless of where he signs.