Darius Muasau LB UCLA | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Darius Muasau LB UCLA
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (53%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.10 DOB: 02/10/2001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (53%*) | |
| Age: 23.10 DOB: 02/10/2001 | |
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: |
78.3 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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74% |
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| Tackling: |
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64% |
| Pass Rush: |
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74% |
| Run Defense: |
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68% |
| Coverage: |
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77% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
7th
Overall Rank:
#213
Position rank:
#20
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| College Games: 61 College Snaps: 3546 | ||
247 RATING: 78/100
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Ovr Rank:
#3203
College Combine Results
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Darien Butler - Arizona State |
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84% |
| Drake Thomas - NC State |
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83% |
| Mike Jones Jr. - LSU |
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82% |
Drafted: ROUND: 6 - Pick Number: 183 (NYG)
Draft Profile: Bio
Darius Muasau from Mililani High School was rated a After high school, Muasau joined Hawaii.In 2019 as a freshman Muasau saw action in 14 games and played a total of 473 snaps at linebacker for the Warriors. He recorded 43 tackles, 10 assists, while adding 26 stops. In coverage Muasau notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 123.2. As a pass rusher, he added 11 total pressures, which included 10 QB hurries, one QB hit, and no sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Warriors in 2020 Muasau played in 9 games and took part in 655 snaps for the Warriors. He recorded solid 81 tackles, 19 assists, while adding 44 stops. In coverage Muasau made one pass breakup, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 74.3. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 24 total pressures, and 14 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and 5 sacks during the year.
In 2021 as a junior Muasau played in 13 games and contributed on 965 snaps. He recorded solid 85 tackles, 26 assists while making 51 stops. In coverage Muasau chalked up 2 pass breakups, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 78.5. As a pass rusher, he produced 37 total pressures, which included 23 QB hurries, 8 QB hits, and 6 sacks on the year.
After season's end Muasau transferred to UCLA where as a senior for the Bruins in 2022 Muasau played 12 games and took part in 783 snaps for the Bruins. He also added solid 63 tackles, 21 assists, and 32 stops. While in coverage Muasau made no pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 100.1. As a pass rusher, he tallied 17 total pressures, which included 13 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and one sack on the season.
In 2023 as a fifth year senior Muasau logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 618 snaps for the Bruins. He also added 44 tackles, 17 assists, and 30 stops. While in coverage Muasau made one pass breakup, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 107.3. As a pass rusher, he tallied 15 total pressures, which included 11 QB hurries, no QB hits, and 4 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Reads the quarterback to anticipate and is a candidate to play outside.
- Muasau shows good quickness off the line of scrimmage and flashes the violent hands to win around the edge.
- He has violent hands and consistently breaks away and disengages from blockers. He’s instinctive, reading, reacting and locating the ball quickly, and finishing plays as an authoritative, wrap-up tackler.
- Muasau can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Muasau also shows good awareness when dropping into coverage.
- Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in traffic.
- Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside receivers.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Not a sudden or quick-twitch athlete. Will never be the strongest player on the field and can struggle to shed from different angles.
- Muasau is slow to locate the ball and too often overruns plays, easily fooled by counters and misdirections. He has limited experience in coverage, and his awareness when dropping into zone will likely be an issue.
- He’s instinctive with the range to be a quality two down player. Muasau might stay on the field on third downs only if he’s part of a zone-heavy scheme, limiting his appeal.
Darius Muasau percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Darius Muasau (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
229.4
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
24.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.