YaYa Diaby was drafted No. 82 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
2023 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 19 · #82 overall
YaYa Diaby Louisville Draft
YaYa Diaby was drafted No. 82 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #82
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2023
- NFL games
- 51
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1932nd at Louisville
The pick
How YaYa Diaby came off the board in 2023.
- Position
- Defensive lineman DL
- College
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Louisville
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 263 lbs
- Hometown
- Atlanta, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 102 prospect69.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Games played
- 51
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1932nd among Louisville picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 19100% of career value
- Final season
- 20252 years after the draft
Around pick 82
Who came off the board on either side of YaYa Diaby.
Oregon
Tulane
Iowa
Texas A&M · 1× Pro Bowl
Louisville in the 2023 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
YaYa Diaby in the 2023 NFL Draft
YaYa Diaby is a Defensive lineman out of Louisville selected No. 82 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2023 NFL Draft. 51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Louisville has produced 95 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 YaYa Diaby drafted?
YaYa Diaby was selected No. 82 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2023 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 19). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/yaya-diaby.
What college did YaYa Diaby play for?
YaYa Diaby played college football at Louisville in the ACC. See every Louisville draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisville-cardinals.
How did YaYa Diaby's NFL career turn out?
51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/yaya-diaby.