![Washington's Vita Vea stands on the field against UCLA in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) | Las Vegas Review-Journal Washington's Vita Vea stands on the field against UCLA in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) | Las Vegas Review-Journal](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/10443651_web1_ap_17303751829964.jpg)
Washington's Vita Vea stands on the field against UCLA in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) | Las Vegas Review-Journal
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Buccaneers pick up fifth-year option on Vita Vea, who's now under contract through 2022 - CBSSports.com
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Olson: Vita Vea's character — even more than his talent — has defined him, dating back to his Milpitas days - The Athletic
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