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Vita Vea

Headshot of Vita Vea
Position: DL
Jersey #: 50
Date of Birth: February 5, 1995
Height / Weight: 6'4" / 347 lbs
College: Washington
Drafted: Round , Pick 12 in 2018 by TB
First Team: TB (2018)
Last Team: TB (2026)

Career Summary

Washington background; defensive lineman

Vita Vea played college football at Washington. His NFL entry year is recorded as 2018, and the 2024 historical roster lists his position as defensive lineman.

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Path to the NFL

2018 NFL Draft: round 1, pick 12

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Vita Vea in round 1 of the 2018 NFL Draft with overall pick No. 12. The draft record lists his college as Washington.

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NFL Career

Historical NFL roster record through 2024

Vita Vea's historical NFL roster entries include Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2018–2024). These entries describe dated roster statuses rather than a count of regular-season appearances.

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27020, 00-0034773, 1995-02-05, Vita Vea, Tevita, Vea

MFT PLAYER RANKINGS

Current player ranking

#50Defensive Line

MFT Score: 81.9

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