Quantifying A Vita Vea Difference; Vea Named NFL Network Top-100 Player
July 16th, 2025
Vita Vea was named to the NFL Network Top-100 Players of 2025 list today at No. 76 (video below). Yay, another list!
However, Joe is more interested in Vea data posted on NFL.com.
Per the official NFL NextGen stats, “the Buccaneers defense was more effective against inside runs with Vea on the field this season, allowing only 3.7 yards per carry, compared to 4.7 yards per carry when he was off the field. Vea also generated 47 pressures, the seventh-most among defensive tackles and his most in a single season in his career.”
That’s a huge difference with Vea on the field.
And this is why it’s critical for the Bucs to keep Vea motivated in his diet and training regimen. He reported more fit to camp last season and Joe has heard the Vea body is expected back next week, after Vea added weight during the 2024 regular season.
Today marks Vea’s first time honored on the NFL Network Top-100, a list compiled by the votes of 700 or so players, per the NFL.
NFL Top 100 Players of 2025:@Buccaneers DL Vita Vea is ranked No. 76! @NFLFilms pic.twitter.com/zjHnkhPrye
— NFL (@NFL) July 16, 2025