Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 80.97 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Bernard Pollard

Accolades:

  • 2022: Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year
  • 2022: STATS FCS first-team All-American

Summary:

Marte Mapu is a tall, hybrid prospect who can play either safety or linebacker. He has good stop-start speed and can close quickly. Mapu displays good waist bend at the high side of his rush but lacks the overall play strength to turn speed to power. Mapu may not have an every-down role in every defense across the league.

Strengths:

  • Good range and closing speed
  • Good ball production
  • Good stop and start speed
  • Versatility to play in coverage or down in the box
  • Good waist bend at the high side of his rush to apply spot pass-rush

Weaknesses:

  • Unable to turn speed to power in spot rushes
  • Below-average play strength
  • Hybrid defender who may not have an every-down role with all teams