Yaya Diaby

Yaya Diaby

25-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $5.47 million contract with the Buccaneers in June of 2023.
Practices in full Wednesday
LBTampa Bay Buccaneers
September 4, 2024
Diaby (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session.
ANALYSIS
Diaby sustained a high-ankle sprain in late July, which kept him out of training camp for all of August, but he appears healthy enough to participate in team drills. The 2023 third-round pick is slated to start at outside linebacker opposite Joe Tryon-Shoyinka. In his rookie season, Diaby recorded 38 tackles (25 solo), including 7.5 sacks, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries over 17 regular-season games.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
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#% of Team Snaps

13799%
9267%
8360%
7756%
6245%
5238%
4230%
75%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
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 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.51 sec
 
Vertical Jump
37.0 in
 
Broad Jump
120 in
 
Hand Length
10.38 in
 
Arm Length
33.88 in
 
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Missing preseason, hopeful for Week 1
LBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Ankle
August 2, 2024
Diaby (ankle) is not expected to play this preseason, but he avoided a serious injury and Tampa Bay's staff is hopeful he will be ready for Week 1, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site and Jenna Laine of ESPN report.
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Dealing with high-ankle sprain
LBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Ankle
August 1, 2024
Diaby sustained a high-ankle sprain during practice Thursday and is expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Injured during practice
LBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Ankle
August 1, 2024
Diaby suffered an ankle injury during practice Thursday and was carted off the field, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
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Impressive rookie campaign
LBTampa Bay Buccaneers
February 7, 2024
Diaby totaled 38 tackles (25 solo), 7.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble across 17 regular-season games. He added four tackles (three solo) in two postseason contests.
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Impressive numbers in finale
LBTampa Bay Buccaneers
January 9, 2024
Diaby recorded six tackles (three solo), including a sack, in the Buccaneers' 9-0 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
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Suffers ankle sprain Thursday
LBTampa Bay Buccaneers
August 1, 2024
Diaby was carted off the field during Thursday's practice with what was subsequently diagnosed as a high-ankle sprain, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Diaby was thought to potentially have suffered a much more serious injury when he initially went down, but Rapoport reports the updated diagnosis of a high-ankle sprain carries a 4-to-6-week recovery timeline. The 2023 third-round pick showed great promise as a rookie with 7.5 sacks across 17 regular-season games in what was mostly a rotational role, and he's being counted on as the starter at left outside linebacker in head coach Todd Bowles' scheme heading into 2024.
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