
#56 LB · Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'2"
Weight
230 lbs
Age
29
College
South Dakota State
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
5 yrs
LB Rank
#45 / 349
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Tkl | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 76 | 347 | 3.0 | 3 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 15 | 122 | 2.0 | 1 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 17 | 135 | 1.0 | 1 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 17 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.6M
Guaranteed
$950K
AAV
$1.6M/yr
This signing grades out as a great value signing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — the team is getting significantly more on-field production than what they're paying for. Christian's on-field performance ranks in the upper half among NFL LBs, grading him as a solid starter at the position. His $1.6M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the LB market. The value equation works strongly in the team's favor — they're getting solid starter production at bargain cost, which is the kind of financial efficiency that builds roster depth. Christian is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 1-year, $1.6M deal ($950K guaranteed, 61%) keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Christian Rozeboom grades as a solid starter among NFL linebackers — an above-average player at the position. His strongest area is tackling at 8.13 (well above the NFL average of 3.80), ranking as elite for the position. Sack production, at 0.13 compared to an NFL average of 0.23, is where he falls short relative to the position. His tackle volume indicates a run-stuffing, every-down role with limited pass-rush production.
A smart, low-risk depth move that quietly strengthens Tampa Bay's linebacker corps. Five headlines covered this signing, suggesting moderate media interest for a depth acquisition. The strongest signal: Rozeboom led Carolina in tackles in 2025, proving he's a legitimate contributor. Fans are buzzing that Tampa poached a division rival's leading tackler, adding intel alongside production. Rozeboom projects as a reliable starter or rotational piece who elevates the Bucs' defensive depth immediately.
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| 79 |
| 0.0 |
| 1 |
| 2022 | ![]() | 17 | 8 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 10 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 |
Updated Mar 19, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
B
2025
(50% weight)
C+
2024
(30% weight)
D
2023
(20% weight)