Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Yaya Diaby
Buccaneers· #0

YayaDiaby

Linebacker

  • 6'4"
  • 270 lbs
  • Age 27
16
Tackles
3.0
Sacks
1
Int
2
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 8 games

Player Info

Position
Linebacker
Height
6'4"
Weight
270 lbs
Age
27
Born
May 30, 1999 · Atlanta, GA
College
Louisville
Experience
4th Season

Contract Details

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$7.6MTotal Value
4YearsDuration
$1.9MAvg. Annual
2023 – 2026Contract Years
$3.7M2026 Salary

Rookie contract · free agent 2027via ESPN

Draft Info

2023Draft Year
Round 3Round
Pick 82Overall
LouisvilleCollegeTBDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
16Tackles
11Solo
5Assisted
3.0Sacks
3.5Stuffs
0Forced Fum
1Int
2Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
20268163.012
202517507.001
202417544.500
Total5915822.013

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Diaby exited this past Sunday's 16-0 win over the Falcons with the knee injury, which was revealed to be a Grade 2 MCL sprain following an MRI on Monday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Though Diaby will miss at least one game due to the injury, Bowles expressed hope that the Buccaneers' Week 10 bye would aid the edge rusher's recovery and allow him to avoid a stint on injured reserve.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Nov 1vs ATLW000.000
Oct 25@ CARW333.000
Oct 18vs PITL430.000

Latest News

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Injury Status

OutKnee - MCL

Head coach Todd Bowles said that Diaby (knee) has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain and won't be available for Sunday's game against the Bears, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.