Calijah Kancey

Calijah Kancey

25-Year-Old Defensive TackleDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2025 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Calijah Kancey in 2025. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Signed a four-year, $14.49 million contract with the Buccaneers in June of 2023.
Returns for Week 18
DTTampa Bay Buccaneers
January 3, 2026
Kancey (pectoral) is active for Saturday's game against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Kancey is set to play in his first game since the Buccaneers' Week 2 win over the Texans, where the defensive end suffered a pectoral injury. The 24-year-old should suit up for rotational snaps with the defensive line behind starters Elijah Roberts and Logan Hall. Kancey logged 7.5 sacks over 12 regular-season games last year, and his return should provide additional depth to the Buccaneers' pass rush.
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Calijah Kancey's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"
 
Weight
280 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.67 sec
 
Hand Length
9.13 in
 
Arm Length
30.63 in
 
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
The Buccaneers' rookie first-round pick is drawing comparisons to Aaron Donald, but the even more Tampa-centric one of Gerald McCoy may be very appropriate as well. The Pittsburgh product is listed at 281 pounds - particularly light for a defensive tackle - but he ran a 4.67 40-yard dash at the combine and compiled 91 tackles and 16 sacks over his three college seasons. Kancey should have a chance to play a significant role in the defensive line rotation right from the start of his pro career.
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Activated from IR
DTTampa Bay Buccaneers
Pectoral
January 2, 2026
The Buccaneers are activating Kancey (pectoral) from injured reserve to play in Sunday's game against Carolina.
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Sidelined for Week 17
DTTampa Bay Buccaneers
Pectoral
December 26, 2025
Kancey (pectoral) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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Limited in practice Wednesday
DTTampa Bay Buccaneers
Pectoral
December 24, 2025
Kancey (pectoral) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Designated for return from IR
DTTampa Bay Buccaneers
Pectoral
December 24, 2025
The Buccaneers designated Kancey (pectoral) to return to practice Wednesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
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Could return for postseason
DTTampa Bay Buccaneers
Pectoral
September 21, 2025
Kancey (pectoral) is expected to miss the rest of the regular season but could return for the playoffs if the Buccaneers advance to at least the divisional round, Bobby Kownack of NFL.com reports.
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Olympic option for Team USA?
DTTampa Bay Buccaneers
May 18, 2025
Nick Shook of NFL.com believes Kancey would be a strong candidate to play for Team USA if the NFL passes a resolution that allows NFL players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics.
ANALYSIS
Kancey isn't an NFL superstar, but his skill set could work well in a flag football setting. The Buccaneers defensive tackle ran the fastest 40-yard dash at his position since 2003 at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, and Kancey has posted 11.5 sacks over his first two NFL campaigns. With no offensive or defensive lines in flag football, Kancey's speed could help him be a contributor if the NFL owners vote to allow NFL players to partake in the Olympics in Los Angeles.
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