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Yaya Diaby
#0Outside linebacker
Yaya Diaby wears number 0 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Status
- Active
- Height
- 6-4
- Weight
- 270 lbs
- Age
- 27
- Experience
- 4 yrs
- College
- Louisville
- Draft
- 2023: Rd 3, Pk 82 (TB)
A 27-year-old outside linebacker out of Louisville, Yaya is in his 5th NFL season.
2026 season
| Season | Team | GP | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | YDS | INT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | PD | STF | STFYDS | KB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 6 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3.5 | 14 | 0 |
Career stats by season
| Season | Team | GP | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | YDS | INT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | PD | STF | STFYDS | KB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 17 | 50 | 29 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.5 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 17 | 54 | 39 | 15 | 4.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.5 | 29 | 0 |
| 2023 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 17 | 38 | 25 | 13 | 7.5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 0 |
Yaya questions
Who wears number 0 for the Buccaneers?
Yaya Diaby wears number 0 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He plays outside linebacker, with the team since 2023.
Is Yaya Diaby a starter?
Yes, he is listed first at OLB on the Week 7 depth chart.
What position does Yaya Diaby play?
Yaya Diaby plays outside linebacker. He is the Buccaneers' starting OLB.
How tall is Yaya Diaby?
Yaya Diaby is 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) tall.
How old is Yaya Diaby?
Yaya Diaby is 27 years old.
Is Yaya Diaby playing Week 7 at the Carolina Panthers?
Yaya Diaby carries no game designation and is expected to be available Week 7 at the Carolina Panthers.
Where did Yaya Diaby play college football?
Yaya Diaby played at Louisville. He entered the NFL in the 2023: Rd 3, Pk 82 (TB).
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