Calijah Kancey was drafted No. 19 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 29 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
2023 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 19 · #19 overall
Calijah Kancey Pittsburgh Draft
Calijah Kancey was drafted No. 19 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 29 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #19
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2023
- NFL games
- 29
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1360th at Pittsburgh
The pick
How Calijah Kancey came off the board in 2023.
- Position
- Defensive lineman DL
- College
-
Pittsburgh
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 281 lbs
- Hometown
- Miami, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 20 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
29 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 29
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1360th among Pittsburgh picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 13100% of career value
- Final season
- 20252 years after the draft
Around pick 19
Who came off the board on either side of Calijah Kancey.
Oregon · 1× Pro Bowl
Iowa · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
TCU
Pittsburgh in the 2023 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DL picks from Pittsburgh
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Calijah Kancey in the 2023 NFL Draft
Calijah Kancey is a Defensive lineman out of Pittsburgh selected No. 19 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2023 NFL Draft. 29 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Pittsburgh has produced 151 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 Calijah Kancey drafted?
Calijah Kancey was selected No. 19 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2023 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 19). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/calijah-kancey.
What college did Calijah Kancey play for?
Calijah Kancey played college football at Pittsburgh in the ACC. See every Pittsburgh draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/pittsburgh-panthers.
How did Calijah Kancey's NFL career turn out?
29 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/calijah-kancey.