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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is in concussion protocol after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit from New England Patriots linebacker Marte Mapu during Sunday's game. Waddle was the team's leading receiver in the game and his absence in Week 3 could lead to elevated roles for Cedrick Wilson or Robbie Chosen.
Marte Mapu, the linebacker and safety out of Sacramento State, has signed a four-year rookie contract with the New England Patriots. Mapu was selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft and is working back from a torn pectoral. The rookie pact did not make the league’s transaction wire on Friday.
The New England Patriots concluded their organized team activities with a voluntary practice, with projected starters such as Jalen Mills, Matthew Judon, and Trent Brown absent. Rookie Marte Mapu, who is listed as a linebacker, continued to get looks at safety and was the most disruptive defender in the practice, breaking up one pass and intercepting another for a pick-six. Mac Jones took first reps in every competitive drill, and backup Bailey Zappe attempted more passes than Jones in this practice. The Patriots will hold their three-day minicamp next Monday through Wednesday before breaking for the summer.
New England Patriots' rookie Marte Mapu, a linebacker/safety hybrid, is already showcasing his versatility during organized team activities. The team is experimenting with his position, having him play in various spots on the defensive side of the ball. Mapu was named Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year in 2022 and offers an enticing skillset. Despite tearing a pectoral muscle in February, the Patriots drafted him in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft and are willing to give him a look at several positions.
The New England Patriots raised eyebrows by selecting relatively unknown linebacker/safety hybrid Marte Mapu with the No. 76 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, founder of Reel Analytics, Cory Yates, is a big fan of Mapu, citing his impressive athleticism and potential upside. Mapu's numbers, including a max speed of 19.9 miles per hour, put him in the top quartile of over 15,000 players in Reel Analytics' database. Despite being a small school prospect, Yates believes Mapu could be Bill Belichick's next chess piece and follow a similar trajectory to Lenoir-Rhyne safety Kyle Dugger.
New England Patriots' third-round pick Marte Mapu, who suffered a torn pectoral muscle in February, expects to be ready for training camp after undergoing surgery. The Sacramento State safety played a rotational role early in his career but became a starter after the 2020 season cancellation. Mapu registered six interceptions and 141 tackles in his next 25 games and was named the Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year for his performance in 2022. Despite the injury concern, the Patriots drafted him and are optimistic about his recovery.
The New England Patriots selected Sacramento State linebacker Marte Mapu as the 76th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Mapu, the reigning Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Year, is a versatile player who has played at linebacker, safety, and slot cornerback. He was ranked as the No. 73 overall prospect in the draft and could be part of the Patriots' safety or off-the-ball linebacker depth chart. Pro Football Focus charted Mapu for a 77.2 grade in pass coverage and 85.9 grade in run defense last season.
The New England Patriots selected Sacramento State linebacker Marte Mapu as their third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Mapu, who can also play safety, was a two-year starter at Sacramento State and earned Second Team All-Big Sky honors in 2021. Despite not being invited to the NFL combine and tearing his pec during pre-draft training, Mapu expects to be ready for training camp. He joins first-round cornerback Christian Gonzalez and second-round edge rusher Keion White as part of the Patriots' 2023 draft class.
The New England Patriots have selected linebacker Marte Mapu from Sacramento State with the No. 76 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, via a trade with the Carolina Panthers. Mapu is the third defensive player drafted by the Patriots in this year's draft, following cornerback Christian Gonzalez and defensive end Keion White.
The New England Patriots have selected linebacker/safety hybrid Marte Mapu from Sacramento State with the No. 76 pick in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Mapu adds versatility to the Patriots' defense and could potentially be insurance in case Kyle Dugger is not kept as a free agent next year. The Patriots still have nine selections in hand for Day 3 of the draft. The selection of Mapu receives a B+ grade from analysts.