For those wondering how Chad Muma went from a relatively unheralded prep recruit to one of the top inside linebackers on this year’s NFL draft board, the Senior Bowl tape provides the answer.
In that game, the former Legend High and University of Wyoming star boosted his profile following consecutive seasons of first-team All-Mountain West Conference honors. He led all players with nine tackles (five solo), including an impressive chase down of Liberty quarterback Malik Willis in the open field to prevent a touchdown.
“Willis was at the 40-yard line, and he decided to run and he came across the field from right to left, and all of a sudden it looked like Willis was going to score a touchdown by running it all the way in,” ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr.