Maema Njongmeta LB Wisconsin | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Maema Njongmeta LB Wisconsin
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.91 seconds (7%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.91 seconds (7%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 70.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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| Tackling: |
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68% |
| Pass Rush: |
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77% |
| Run Defense: |
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72% |
| Coverage: |
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70% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#337
Position rank:
#35
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| College Games: 30 College Snaps: 1104 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 87/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Grant Morgan - Arkansas |
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82% |
| Seth Benson - Iowa |
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78% |
| Drake Thomas - NC State |
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74% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Maema Njongmeta from Adlai Stevenson High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Njongmeta joined Wisconsin after being heavily recruited.In 2020 as a freshman Njongmeta saw action in just one game and played a total of 5 snaps at linebacker for the Badgers. He recorded no tackles, no assists, while adding no stops.
As a sophomore for the Badgers in 2021 Njongmeta played in 5 games and took part in 58 snaps for the Badgers. He recorded just 3 tackles, 2 assists, while adding one stop. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 3 total pressures, and 3 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks during the year.
In 2022 as a junior Njongmeta played in 12 games and contributed on 545 snaps. He recorded solid 65 tackles, 20 assists while making 44 stops. In coverage Njongmeta chalked up one pass breakup, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 56.0. As a pass rusher, he produced 25 total pressures, which included 14 QB hurries, 8 QB hits, and 3 sacks on the year.
In 2023 as a senior Njongmeta logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 496 snaps for the Badgers. He also added solid 51 tackles, 16 assists, and 32 stops. While in coverage Njongmeta made one pass breakup, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 78.8. As a pass rusher, he tallied 23 total pressures, which included 15 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and 3 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Reads the quarterback to anticipate and is a candidate to play outside.
- He’s a sure and violent wrap-up tackler with sideline-to-sideline range. He’s an excellent tackler in space, showing loose hips and the ability to break down and contain runners.
- Good quickness to attack ballcarriers when playing near the line. Breaks down and wraps legs to make the stop.
- Combines very good instincts with above-average reaction skills. Almost always finds the ball in traffic.
- Njongmeta combines the athleticism of a chase-and-tackle defender and the toughness and physicality of a classic 4-3 Mike.
- Shows toughness to get under the pads of tackles to bull them, club them upfield to get the inside lane, or fight through blocks for secondary rush when the passer steps up.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- As a pass rusher, Njongmeta lacks the ideal length to consistently win off the edge, even if he manages to improve his at-times sloppy hand usage.
- Obvious size limitations. Willing to take on blockers but is easily driven out of the play.
- Lacks functional strength in the pass rush, struggling to disengage and too easily pushed past the pocket.
Maema Njongmeta percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Maema Njongmeta (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
353.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
38.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.