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2023 NFL Draft Round 3: Buccaneers select linebacker YaYa Diaby

The Buccaneers began their Friday evening with the selection of North Dakota State offensive lineman Cody Mauch. In the third round, the continued the trend of drafting quality players.

With the 82nd overall pick, the Bucs select Louisville linebacker YaYa Diaby. Below is NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein ‘s draft report on Tampa Bay’s new linebacker.

Strengths

  • Gets out of stance and up the field in a hurry.
  • Lateral burst works well for him in gaming rush fronts.
  • Effective setting blockers into picks on twist loops.