If you’re looking for pure strength along the interior offensive line, look no further than UCLA guard Atonio Mafi.
A defensive tackle-turned-offensive lineman, Mafi broke out in 2022 as a second-team All-Pac-12 guard in his first full season as a starter at the new position. He’s pound-for-pound one of the strongest blockers in the 2023 NFL Draft, and he’s looking to carry his upside and collegiate success onto the next level.
Mafi spoke with Windy City Gridiron about his defensive background, his experience at the Shrine Bowl, the influence of his father in his life, and more.