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Gerald McCoy Says Rookie Vita Vea Has to Tell Kids He's Moana Character Maui

It hasn't taken long for Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-round pick Vita Vea to be tasked with some rookie duties.

After being taken with the No. 12 overall pick in April's draft, Vea is slowly getting acclimated to life as a pro—and as a Buc. Fortunately, he has Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy to learn from.

Or answer to.

Per Pewter Report's Trevor Sikkema, McCoy has given his 6'4", 347-pound rookie teammate a rather unusual obligation to fulfill:

Trevor Sikkema

#Bucs DT Gerald McCoy said the only rookie duty he has for Vita Vea is that when Vea introduces himself to McCoy’s kids he has to introduce himself as Maui from Moana.