The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed cornerback Zyon McCollum to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Friday
According to ESPN, it’s a three-year, $48 million contract extension.
“Zyon has developed into an every-down starter for us and continues to elevate his game each year,” said Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht in a press release. “His athleticism, paired with his ability to limit opposing receivers, gives us a dependable and dynamic defender in the secondary. We are excited to keep an ascending player like Zyon in Tampa as we continue building around a young, talented core.”
McCollum’s performance last season was nothing short of impressive. He achieved career highs in tackles (82), passes defensed (17), and interceptions (2). His 17 passes defensed tied for the third-most in the NFL during the 2024 season, showcasing his defensive prowess.
The 26-year-old has appeared in 47 career games, with 29 starts, since being selected by Tampa Bay in the fifth round (No. 157 overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Despite defending the third-most pass attempts in the NFL in 2024 (101 targets), according to Next Gen Stats, McCollum ranked fifth in lowest completion percentage when targeted (58.4%) and ninth in lowest opponent passer rating allowed (85.7).
Per Pro Football Focus metrics, among cornerbacks with at least 1,000 snaps played in 2024, McCollum was the seventh-highest rated cornerback in the NFL 2024.
The four-year veteran played collegiately at Sam Houston State (2017-21).
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