2025 Defense Stats
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24
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4.0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Diaby put together an encouraging second season that included a boost of 259 defensive snaps over that of his rookie campaign, as well as an increase of 16 total tackles to 54. While Diaby did see a drop to 4.5 sacks from his rookie year total of 7.5, he did play all 17 games for the second time in as many NFL regular seasons, compiling valuable reps that should serve him well as he heads into a critical third year of his career. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $5.47 million contract with the Buccaneers in June of 2023.
Quiet in Week 8 win
Diaby recorded one assisted tackle during Sunday's win over the Saints.
ANALYSIS
Diaby logged his lowest statistical output of the season versus New Orleans, despite handling a normal workload (playing 70 percent of defensive snaps). He'll look to get back on track Week 9 at home against New England. Across eight regular-season appearances, Diaby has logged 23 tackles (15 solo), including 4.0 sacks, plus one forced fumble.
Diaby logged his lowest statistical output of the season versus New Orleans, despite handling a normal workload (playing 70 percent of defensive snaps). He'll look to get back on track Week 9 at home against New England. Across eight regular-season appearances, Diaby has logged 23 tackles (15 solo), including 4.0 sacks, plus one forced fumble.
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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.
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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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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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Gets to Young in Week 17 win
Diaby finished Sunday's 48-14 win over the Panthers with three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks.
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Projected for breakout
Seth Walder of ESPN projects Diaby will record double-digit sacks in 2025.
ANALYSIS
Diaby has had a solid first two seasons as a pro, recording 12.0 sacks while playing all 34 regular-season games for Tampa Bay. His production took a step back on the surface in 2024 as he managed only 4.5 sacks, but Diaby racked up an impressive 20 quarterback hits, suggesting a breakout could be coming in 2025.
Diaby has had a solid first two seasons as a pro, recording 12.0 sacks while playing all 34 regular-season games for Tampa Bay. His production took a step back on the surface in 2024 as he managed only 4.5 sacks, but Diaby racked up an impressive 20 quarterback hits, suggesting a breakout could be coming in 2025.