Calijah Kancey, DT, Pittsburgh. Ranked #27 overall on the 2023 consensus board (Round 1 projection); Tampa Bay drafted him in Round 1, pick 19.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
84STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TFL | QBH | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '23 | TB | 9-8 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 62% | 84 |
| '24 | TB | 10-7 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 71% | 93 |
| '25 | TB | 8-9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 55% | 74 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 22 | 30 | 37 | 66% | 84 | |
| Career | — | 22 | 30 | 37 | 66% | 84 | |
Size & Length
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2023 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'1"
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Frame profile.
Weight
281 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
30.625"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.125"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2023 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.67 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
1.64 sec.
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Calijah Kancey leads all DTs from the 2023 draft class in career tackles for loss.