The 2023 Buccaneer draft review
The Bucs picked 19th through the draft. They gave up a
6th round pick to the Packers to move up two spots in the
2nd round. They gave up a 4th round pick to Jacksonville
in a 2022 draft day trade. They gained an additional 5th
round compensatory pick. Deals with the Colts and
Eagles brought the extra two second round picks and they
dealt away their 7th round selections.
Calijah Kancey
Cody Mauch
Yaya Diaby
SirVocea Dennis
Payne Durham
Josh Hayes
Trey Palmer
Jose Ramirez
1 - DT - Calijah Kancey - Pittsburgh
Missed the first five games of the 2024 season through injury but returned to be an effective
pass-rusher and starter on the defensive line. Had an outstanding rookie season missing only
three games through injury and providing an agressive pass rush throughout the year coming on
strongly late in the season. Was the 19th overall selection of the 2023 draft having been named
the ACC Defensive Player of the Year as a senior.
2 - OL - Cody Mauch - North Dakota State
Has started every game at right guard since being drafted and has proven to be a feisy
competitor on the field for the Buccaneers. Was the 48th overall selection of the 2023 draft having been named the FCS Offensive
Lineman of the Year as a senior. Was a consensus FCS All-American following his super senior season in 2022 and was a second-team
FCS All-American as a senior in 2021.
3 - DE - Yaya Diaby - Louisville
Had an outstanding rookie season and led the Buccaneers in sacks with 7.5. Started every game in his second season recording another
4.5 sacks and being named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week in the season finale. Was the 82nd overall selection of the 2023 draft.
Appeared in 34 games across three seasons at Louisville, amassing 94 tackles (19.5 for loss), 10.5 sacks, two passes defensed and two
fumble recoveries.
5 - LB - SirVocea Dennis - Pittsburgh
Saw action in four games in 2024 with more defensive snaps than his rookie season but was then lost for the year to injury. Was the
153rd overall pick of the 2023 draft. Appeared in 43 games across four seasons at the University of Pittsburgh, totaling 239 tackles (36
for loss), 15 sacks, five passes defensed, two interceptions and one fumble recovery.
5 - TE - Payne Durham - Purdue
Saw more playing time in his second NFL season including making six starts and becoming the No.1 tight end when Cade Otton was
injured. Had two touchdowns in the final weeks of the season. Became a regular part of the offense in the second half of his rookie
season. Was the 171st overall selection of the 2023 draft. Appeared in 41 career games across four seasons at Purdue, totaling 126
receptions for 1,275 yards and 21 receiving touchdowns.
6 - CB - Josh Hayes - Kansas State
aw a lot more defensive playing time in his second NFL season and started three games at cornerback. Had led the 2023 Buccaneers in
special teams’ tackles and saw a little time on the regular defense as well. Was the 181st overall selection of the 2023 draft. Appeared
in 68 career games across six seasons between North Dakota State (2017-20), the University of Virginia (2021) and Kansas State
(2022).
6 - WR - Trey Palmer - Nebraska
Had a lesser role offensively in 2024 but took over the primary punt return role. Had an excellent rookie season for a 6th round pick and
estabished himself as the No.3 receiver on the roster starting eight games including the final five. Was the 191st overall selection of the
2023 draft and the star of the exhibition season with the Buccaneers
7 - LB - Jose Ramirez - Eastern Michigan
Was on the roster for the entire 2024 season but saw action in just four games primarly on special teams. Had spent the entire 2023
season on the practice squad but was promoted for the Wild Card game against the Eagles albeit as a gameday inactive. Was a three-
time All-MAC selection, including being named MAC Defensive Player of the Year in 2022 after posting career highs in sacks (12.0) and
tackles for loss (19.5).
