New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon seems excited about the potential of the defense. One of the players he referenced in his recent session with the media was rookie linebacker Marte Mapu.
Mapu was named the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2022. He had 76 total tackles in 13 games. He also had two interceptions. New England selected him in the third round of the draft with the 76th overall pick.
His versatility has been on full display over the course of training camp. He has garnered strong reviews over the last couple of weeks as the Patriots have moved him around the field at both the linebacker and safety positions.