Vita Vea was drafted No. 12 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Washington. 112 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 12 · #12 overall
Vita Vea Washington Draft
Vita Vea was drafted No. 12 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Washington. 112 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #12
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 112
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 5113th at Washington
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Vita Vea came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Washington
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 347 lbs
- Hometown
- Milpitas, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 14 prospect91.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
112 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
- Games played
- 112
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 5113th among Washington picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 51100% of career value
- Final season
- 20257 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 12
Who came off the board on either side of Vita Vea.
UCLA
Alabama · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
UTSA
Washington in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Washington
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Vita Vea in the 2018 NFL Draft
Vita Vea is a Defensive tackle out of Washington selected No. 12 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2018 NFL Draft. 112 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Washington has produced 191 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Vita Vea drafted?
Vita Vea was selected No. 12 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/vita-vea.
What college did Vita Vea play for?
Vita Vea played college football at Washington in the Pac-12. See every Washington draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-huskies.
How did Vita Vea's NFL career turn out?
112 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/vita-vea.