The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Nebraska linebacker Lavonte David in the second round in 2012, taking him 58th overall. The night before the Buccaneers had followed up the selection of Alabama safety Mark Barron at the seventh overall pick by making a late-evening trade to get back into the first round to nab Boise State running back Doug Martin at number 30.
Thus, as the second day of the 2012 draft began on Friday evening, the Buccaneers did not own a second-round pick. While they were very pleased to have landed Martin, that trade up also made it seem unlikely that the Bucs would land David, one of the scouts' favorite players in that class. However, when David unexpectedly slipped into the second half of the second round, Tampa Bay decided to get aggressive again. This time, Buccaneers General Manager Mark Dominik sent a fourth-round pick to Houston to move up from pick number 68 in the third round to that fateful 58th spot.
A decade and a half later, that goes down as one of the best draft decisions the NFL's 28th franchise has ever made. Barron didn't really work out and was later traded to the Rams and converted to linebacker. Martin, who sadly passed away in last October at the age of 36, had two enormous seasons but otherwise was limited by injuries. David became just the third player in Buccaneer annals to play at least 14 seasons while putting together a Hall of Fame-worthy résumé.
David was an instant hit upon arriving in Tampa, was subsequently a team captain in 12 of his 14seasons and was undeniably one of the greatest linebackers of his generation. And for the Buccaneers, he was always the right man to have on the field. Always.
When Tampa Bay opened its 2012 campaign with a 16-10 home win over the Carolina Panthers, David was in the starting lineup at weakside linebacker. Greg Schiano's Buccaneers were operating out of a 4-3 base alignment but for this game they opened in a nickel package, taking one of the three off-ball linebackers off the field in favor of a fifth defensive back. Linebacker Adam Hayward came off the field; Lavonte David did not. David contributed six tackles in his debut.
On January 3, 2026, Lavonte David waved to the Raymond James Stadium crowd as he left the field following a 16-14 win over those same Panthers. The victory had kept Tampa Bay's hopes for a fifth straight division title alive, though a Falcons win the next day would give Carolina the NFC South crown on a three-way tiebreaker. David's announcement last Tuesday that he was finally calling an end to his illustrious career meant that Week 18 win over Carolina would be his last game played.
David, of course, started that game, leading the team with six tackles and adding a fumble recovery, the franchise-record 21st of his career. The final numbers on David's career participation were in: 215 games played, 215 starts. While he finished third in both categories in franchise history to Hall of Famers Rondé Barber (241, 232) and Derrick Brooks (224, 221), he is the only Buccaneer ever to play over 200 games and start every single one of them.
That note, in fact, is unselling how remarkable a feat this was by David. As confirmed by the Elias Sports Bureau, David has the fifth most games played of any player in NFL history who started every game he played. And among defensive players, he is the league's all-time leader. Here are the top 10:
Most NFL Games Played by Players Who Started Every Game They Played
| Player | Pos. | Team | Seasons | GP | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Kenn | OT | Falcons | 1978-94 | 251 | 251 |
| Mick Tinglehoff | C | Vikings | 1962-78 | 240 | 240 |
| Matthew Stafford* | QB | Lions/Rams | 2009-25 | 239 | 239 |
| Matt Ryan | QB | Falcons/Colts | 2008-22 | 234 | 234 |
| Lavonte David | LB | Buccaneers | 2012-25 | 215 | 215 |
| Bruce Armstrong | OT | Patriots | 1987-2000 | 212 | 212 |
| Jim Otto^ | C | Raiders | 1960-74 | 210 | 210 |
| Brad Meester | C | Jaguars | 2000-13 | 209 | 209 |
| Bryant Young | DT | 49ers | 1994-2007 | 208 | 208 |
| Steve Wisniewski | G | Raiders | 1989-2001 | 206 | 206 |
(* Active player. Otto and the Raiders played in the AFL from 1960-69 but data from those seasons is included here.)
This only includes regular season outings, though David also started all 10 postseason games in which he appeared. The list above is dominated by offensive linemen, who occupy six of the top 10 spots. Overall, eight of the belong to offensive players; longtime 49ers star defensive lineman Bryant Young joins David as the only two defenders, and David is the only linebacker.
There are, of course, plenty of defenders in NFL history who finished with more games played and starts than David, who is tied with the likes of Champ Bailey and Hacksaw Reynolds for 208th in games played. Some all-time great defenders above David on that list are Darrell Green (295), Bruce Smith (279) and Junior Seau (268). But on defenders above David on either the games played or starts list ended up starting every single game in which he appeared.
Though he didn't have quite the games-played streaks as Barber and Brooks, neither of whom ever missed a game due to injury, David was very much an iron man for the Buccaneers in multiple ways. He played every game in nine of his 14 seasons and never missed more than five in a single campaign. He appeared in every game in his last two seasons. His final appearance came 4,864 days after his first one.
And for all the days in between the Buccaneers never had reason to leave David out of their starting lineup. For 14 seasons, when the Bucs needed an on-field leader and a sideline-to-sideline defender known for forcing turnovers and coming up big in clutch moments, Lavonte David was always their best option.
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 13: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Raymond James Stadium on September 13, 2015, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 42-14. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - MAY 4: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the Rookie Mini Camp held at One Buccaneer Place on Saturday May 4, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 9: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on September 4, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 16-10. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 30: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Washington Redskins at Raymond James Stadium on September 30, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 24-22. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 2: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns an interception during the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 2, 2012, in Denver, Colorado. The Buccaneers lost 31-23. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 24: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the preseason game against the New England Patriots at Raymond James Stadium on August 24, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 30-28. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 23: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the St. Louis Rams at Raymond James Stadium on December 23, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 28-13. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - AUGUST 24: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Buccaneers won 17-16. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 8: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at Raymond James Stadium on August 8, 2013, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 44-16. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - AUGUST 24: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Buccaneers won 17-16. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 30: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 30, 2012, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers won 22-17. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 29: Linebacker Lavonte David #54, Defensive Tackle Gerald McCoy #93, Linebacker Adam Hayward #57, Wide Receiver Mike Williams #19 and other members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Raymond James Stadium on September 29, 2013, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 13-10. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 13: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium on October 13, 2013, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 31-20. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 29: Defensive Tackle Gerald McCoy #93 and Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a sack during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Raymond James Stadium on September 29, 2013, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 13-10. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 13: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during introductions of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium on October 13, 2013, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 31-20. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 11: Defensive End Adrian Clayborn #94, Linebacker Jonathan Casillas #52, Linebacker Lavonte David #54, Linebacker Mason Foster #59 and Defensive Tackle Gerald McCoy #93 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium on November 11, 2013, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 22-19. (photo by Jeff Griffith/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 8: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Buffalo Bills at Raymond James Stadium on December 8, 2013, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-6. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 15: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Raymond James Stadium on December 15, 2013, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 33-14. (photo by Jeff Griffth/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 16: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 comes out of the tunnel to flames and smoke during player introductions before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium on August 16, 2014, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 21-14 (photo by Matt Marriott/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 2: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers huddles with the defense before the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 2, 2014, in Cleveland, Ohio. The Buccaneers lost 22-17. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 4: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 and Defensive Tackle Gerald McCoy #93 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on October 4, 2015, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 37-23. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 and Fullback Jorvorskie Lane #46 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 22, 2015, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Buccaneers won 45-17. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns an interception for a touchdown during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 22, 2015, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Buccaneers won 45-17. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 6: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 6, 2015, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-19. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 13: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on December 13, 2015, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 24-17. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
ST. LOUIS, MO - DECEMBER 17: Color rush uniform detail of Linebacker Lavonte David #54 the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on December 17, 2015, in St. Louis, Missouri. The Buccaneers lost 31-23. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
JULY 28, 2016 - TAMPA, FLORIDA: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signs autographs on Day 1 of training camp at One Buccaneer Place. (Photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
AUGUST 13, 2016 - TAMPA, FLORIDA: Linebacker Kwon Alexander #58, Linebacker Daryl Smith #51, and Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Day 12 of training camp at One Buccaneer Place. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 4: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns an interception for a touchdown during the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on December 4, 2016, in San Diego, California. The Buccaneers won 28-21. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 12: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium on November 12, 2017, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 15-10. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
GREEN BAY, WI - DECEMBER 3: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 3, 2017, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Buccaneers lost 26-20. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 09, 2018 - Linebacker Lavonte David #54 during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA. The Buccaneers won 48-40. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL- SEPTEMBER 05, 2019 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 and Defensive Tackle Ndamukong Suh #93 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during practice at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 20-14. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 (L), and Safety Mike Edwards #34 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (R) during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Buccaneers won the game, 55-40. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
LONDON, UK - OCTOBER 13, 2019 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Buccaneers lost the game, 37-26. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
LONDON, UK - OCTOBER 13, 2019 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Buccaneers lost the game, 37-26. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 12, 2019 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a Color Rush shoot at Raymond James Stadium. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 18, 2019 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Lavonte David's bowling fundraiser for Lavonte Legends and Big Brothers Big Sisters Tampa Bay at Pin Chasers Midtown. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 01, 2019 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. The Buccaneers won the game, 28-11. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 30, 2019 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the Buccaneers depart for the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL- DECEMBER 06, 2019 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers unboxes his cleats for My Cause My Cleats with David, who designed his cleats, from Big Brothers/Sisters. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints at Mercedes Benz Superdome. The Buccaneers lost the game, 34-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. The Buccaneers won the game, 28-10. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 and Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. The Buccaneers won the game, 28-10. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 04, 2020 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 38-31. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 18, 2020 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sacks Aaron Rodgers during the game between the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 38-10. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 08, 2020 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' locker before the game between the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers lost the game, 38-3. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 26, 2020 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 and Defensive Lineman William Gholston #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions at Ford Field. The Buccaneers won the game, 47-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 03, 2021 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 44-27. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 24, 2021 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the NFC Championship game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. The Buccaneers won the game 31-26. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 24, 2021 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the NFC Championship game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. The Buccaneers won the game 31-26. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 24, 2021 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 and Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the NFC Championship game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. The Buccaneers won the game 31-26. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - February 04, 2021 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl LV jersey. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - February 07, 2021 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' locker before Super Bowl LV between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccanerers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 31-9. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - February 07, 2021 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before Super Bowl LV between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccanerers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 31-9. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - February 07, 2021 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Super Bowl LV between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccanerers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 31-9. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 07, 2021 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before Super Bowl LV between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccanerers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 31-9. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 07, 2021 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after Super Bowl LV between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccanerers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 31-9. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - February 10, 2021 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the Super Bowl LV victory boat parade. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - July 22, 2021 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the Super Bowl LV Ring Ceremony at MidFlorida Amphitheater. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
FOXBOROUGH, MA - October 03, 2021 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hands out game balls after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game 19-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 10, 2021 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 45-17. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
LANDOVER, MD - November 14, 2021 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Football Team at FedEx Field. Washington Football Team won the game, 29-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 19, 2021 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Saints won the game, 9-0. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 02, 2022 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers lost the game, 41-31. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 27, 2022 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers lost the game, 27-22. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 31, 2022 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers works with students from Young Middle School and their mentors during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Youth Leadership program at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
MUNICH, DE - November 13, 2022 - Inside Linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi #53, Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54, and Linebacker Ulysses Gilbert #57 of The Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Allianz Arena. The Buccaneers won the game 21-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
MUNICH, DE - November 13, 2022 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Allianz Arena. The Buccaneers won the game 21-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - June 05, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a production shoot for the Buccaneers' creamsicle uniform release. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - July 26, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2023 Training Camp practice at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ORCHARD PARK, NY - October 26, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 and Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills. The Bucs lost the game, 24-18. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SANTA CLARA, CA - November 19, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Francisco 49ers. The Bucs lost the game, 27-14. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
GREEN BAY, WI - December 17, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers. The Bucs won the game, 34-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - January 21, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and his daughter before the NFC Divisional Round game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs lost the game, 31-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - March 22, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 and Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after he signed his contract at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - June 26, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Asset Shoot at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
CINCINNATI, OH - August 10, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54, Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14, Safety Christian Izien #29, Safety Tykee Smith #23, Running Back Rachaad White #1, Center Graham Barton #62 and Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers watching the Olympics before the Preseason game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cincinnati Bengals. The Bucs won the game, 17-14. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - August 23, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' locker before the preseason game between the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 24-14. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 21, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the Monday Night Football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 31-41. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 08, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game 28-13. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - July 22, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers arrives for 2025 Training Camp. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - July 27, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with his daughter during 2025 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
HOUSTON, TX - September 15, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the Monday Night Football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Houston Texans. The Bucs won the game, 20-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
HOUSTON, TX - September 15, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the Monday Night Football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Houston Texans. The Bucs won the game, 20-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 21, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 29-27. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with fans after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Cornerback Jacob Parrish #25 and Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 03, 2019 - Director of Football Operations Shelton Quarles and Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks at Century Link Field. The Buccaneers lost the game in overtime, 40-34. Photo by Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NEW ORLEANS, LA - October 26, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints. The Bucs won the game, 23-3. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 11, 2025 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons during a regular season game at Raymond James Stadium. The Bucs lost the game, 29-28. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - January 03, 2026 - The Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers play a regular season game at Raymond James Stadium. The Bucs won the game, 16-14. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - January 03, 2026 - The Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers play a regular season game at Raymond James Stadium. The Bucs won the game, 16-14. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - December 07, 2025 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints during a regular season game at Raymond James Stadium. The Bucs lost the game, 24-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 03, 2019 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks at Century Link Field. The Buccaneers lost the game in overtime, 40-34. Photo by Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - January 03, 2026 - The Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers play a regular season game at Raymond James Stadium. The Bucs won the game, 16-14. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
