The New York Giants used to have a major weakness at the linebacker position, but that changed with Bobby Okereke’s signing and Micah McFadden’s emergence.
However, their depth outside Okereke and McFadden is shaky. They don’t know how to utilize Isaiah Simmons, and Matthew Adams and Carter Coughlin are known for their special teams abilities and haven’t played much on defense.
The Giants drafted a linebacker in the 6th round, hoping to fix their issues with depth.
The New York Giants drafted a linebacker in the 6th round
The Giants drafted Darius Muasau in the 6th round, 183rd overall of the 2024 NFL Draft.
He signed his rookie contract.
Darius Muasau signed his rookie contract
Over The Cap projects that he signed a 4-year rookie contract worth $4,220,912 with a $200,912 signing bonus.
He spent the last two seasons in Los Angeles.
Darius Muasau spent the last two seasons with the UCLA Bruins
After spending the first three years of his collegiate career with the Rainbow Warriors and recording 270 tackles, 26.5 TFLs, 11.5 sacks, two interceptions, five pass deflections, and five forced fumbles, Muasau transferred to the Bruins for the 2022 season.
Muasau played 26 games and started 26 in his two seasons with the Bruins, recording 166 tackles, 13.5 TFLs, five sacks, three interceptions, nine pass deflections, and one forced fumble.
Muasau played 13 games and started 13 in 2023, with 75 tackles, 10.5 TFLs, four sacks, one interception, six pass deflections, and an 81.7 PFF Grade. He had a 72.8 pass rush grade, a 74.3 run defense grade, and an 85.7 coverage grade per PFF. The Pac 12 named him to their All-Pac 12 Second Team.
Lance Zierlein did a scouting report on Darius Muasau
Lance Zierlein of NFL Network did a scouting report on Muasau.
“Linebacker with muscular build and an unrelenting desire to chase after the football. Muasau plays with a phenomenal motor and has the instincts and recognition to get the jump on blocking schemes.
“He plays with good initial quickness but lacks extended pursuit speed in space. He will take shots downhill to spoil the action, but teams will have to live with missed tackles and inconsistent leverage in his pursuit.
“Muasau can handle some basic short-zone coverage but could get in trouble if the coverage expands into larger spaces. He has the potential to make the back end of a roster as a late-round pick or priority free-agent addition.”
He will compete for a roster spot with the Giants. Will he make the 53-man roster?
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