Wyoming LB Chad Muma
6-foot-3
242 pounds
Yahoo Sports’ 2022 NFL draft grade
5.67 — possible third- or fourth-rounder; contributor potential
TL;DR scouting report
Highly instinctive, athletic tackling machine and quality pass defender who can stand to take on blocks better
The skinny
A 2-star Rivals recruit in the Class of 2018, Muma chose the Cowboys, where his father and grandfather played. He saw time in 12 games in 2018, mostly on special teams, making two tackles. In 2019, Muma played in 13 games (two starts) and made 51 tackles (three TFLs), one sack and one pass defended.
Muma became a full-time starter after the graduation of 2020 draft picks Logan Wilson and Cassh Maluia, making 72 tackles (eight TFLs), three sacks, one forced fumble, one recovery and one pass defended in six games. In 2021, he made 142 tackles (eight for losses), 1.5 sacks, three interceptions (two run back for TDs), four passes defended and one blocked field goal. Muma appeared at the 2022 Senior Bowl.
MOBILE, AL – FEBRUARY 02: National linebacker Chad Muma of Wyoming (48) during the Reese’s Senior Bowl practice session on February 2, 2002 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Upside
Terrific all-around athletic profile — impressive testing numbers
Shocking explosion seen in 40-inch vertical jump, 10-foot-9 broad
Insane two-year tackle production — averaged 11.3 stops per game
Multiple 17-tackle games on his ledger
Built-in GPS system — always seems to find his way to the ball
Takes good angles to the ball, squares and wraps up — doesn’t whiff much
Three 2021 INTs (two pick-sixes) were all impressive — outstanding instincts on display
Reads quarterbacks’ eyes in zone coverage and pounces
All-around, three-down performer — heavy blitz usage and coverage experience
Coach’s dream — intense, committed and consistent
Detail-oriented defender with good study habits and refined instincts
Quality special-teams impact his first two…