Marte Mapu

Marte Mapu was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round (76th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft.

PRONOUNCED - mar-TAY mah-PU

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Marte Mapu was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round (76th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft.

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2023 (17/1)

• Played in all 17 games with 1 start, recording 14 tackles (9 solo, 5 assists), 1 interception, 1 forced fumble on special teams that was recovered by the team for a touchdown, 1 pass defensed and added 4 special teams tackles.
• Made his NFL debut as a reserve hybrid linebacker and participated on special teams for New England vs. Philadelphia (9/10). Tallied 3 tackles (2 solo, 1 assist).
• Made his first NFL start at safety in a three-safety set vs. Miami (9/17).
• Had a special teams tackle in the second quarter vs. Washington (11/5) where he held WR Jameson Crowder to a 3-yard loss, pinning the Commanders inside their own 15 yard line.
• Made his first career interception vs. Kansas City (12/17) off a QB Patrick Mahomes pass in the second quarter and returned the pick 20 yards to the Kansas City 8-yard line. The Patriots converted the turnover into a 25-yard field goal.
• Forced a fumble on a kickoff return by WR Marvin Mimms Jr. that was recovered for a touchdown by DB Cody Davis in the third quarter at Denver (12/24) in a 26-23 win.

COLLEGE

• Named first team All-America by the Associated Press, Stats Perform and Athlon and was a second team choice by the AFCA and Phil Steele.
• Became just the second Hornet to be named the Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year.
• Ranked second on the team with 76 total tackles in his 13 games.
• Earned Big Sky all-academic honors.

PERSONAL

• Graduated with a degree in sociology.
• Played several positions for Hawthorne High School during his career, lining up at quarterback, wide receiver, linebacker, safety and cornerback.
• Pursuing a second BA in kinesiology.
• Son of Va'a Mapu and Renee Peneueta.