NFL Draft Profile: Chad Muma, Linebacker, Wyoming Cowboys
#48
Pos: LB
Ht: 6030
Wt: 239
Hand: 1000
Arm: 3158
Wing: 7568
40: 4.63
Bench: 27
3-Cone: 7.06
Shuttle: 4.28
Vert: 40
Broad: 1009
DOB: _/_/_
Eligibility: 2022
Lone Tree, CO
Legend High School
Chad Muma
University of Wyoming Cowboys
One-Liner:
Chad Muma shows a good size/speed combo at the Mike linebacker position. He also displays good mental and physical tools in the run game. Muma is the best tackler in the class. Needs some work in coverage as he is a bit limited there at the moment.
Pros:
Chad Muma is a good MIKE linebacker prospect that has the traits to play SAM and WILL if needed. He displays a good size to athleticism combo. Moreover, Muma excels versus the run with very good mental processing and instincts. He always stays square with very good feet while sorting through the trash. Additionally, he showcases an excellent understanding of run concepts and has outstanding gap discipline. He consistently beats blocks with quicknes and instincts. One of the best and most consistent tacklers in the class. He breaks down while staying square and rarely misses in the open field. Moreover, he displays good competitive and physical toughness. Muma has shown the ability to communicate pre and post snap. Furthermore, Muma is an effective blitzer and has shown great timing on stunts and twists. He has shown a ton of improvement year to year. Good overall speed and range to get to the edge versus outside runs and jet sweeps. Takes excellent angles on these outside runs as well. In 2021, he has two pick sixes and these plays really showcased his ball skills. Effective in zone coverage when spot dropping and reading the QB’s eyes. Overall, he has good play strength and length at the POA. Finally, he has been an elite special teams player for Wyoming.
Cons:
Biggest issues with Muma come in coverage. He can struggle to carry TE’s and WR’s down the seam. He is much more comfortable when he can keep his eyes on the QB. Needs to work on using his hands to beat blocks. He relies on beating OL to the POA with his quickness and instincts. Additionally, jet motions and misdirection can get him out of position sometimes.
Summary:
Chad Muma projects to be a quality Mike linebacker at the next level. He brings mental processing, foot quickness, and competitive toughness to the table. Teams will want to use him as a blitzer and spot dropper on passing downs. Muma needs to work on stacking shedding. He is also a very good special teams talent.
Background:
In 2021, Muma exploded for 142 tackles in 13 games played. He also added eight tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. He led the Nation in total tackles and he led the Mountain West in both total tackles and solo tackles. He was also top-ten in the Mountain West in both Interceptions and Forced Fumbles. He had two interception touchdowns for the Cowboys as well as a fumble recovery. After such an impressive season, Muma got an invite to the Senior Bowl.
In 2020, Chad Muma ranked second in the Mountain West and sixth in the nation in tackles averaging 11.8 tackles per game. Muma also ranked eighth in the Mountain West and 41st in the nation in tackles for loss, averaging 1.3 TFLs per game, with 8.0 total tackles for loss on the season. He also averaged 5.5 solo tackles per game to rank fourth in the Mountain West and 20th in the country. The junior led Wyoming in tackles (72), tackles for loss (8.0), sacks (3.0) and solo tackles (39). Other statistical categories he ranked among Mountain West leaders this season are, eighth in fumbles recovered (1) and 14th in sacks (0.50 per game / 3.0 total sacks). Muma recorded five double-figure tackles games in the six games he played during the season, including a career best 17 at Colorado State, 14 at Nevada, 13 vs. Boise State, 10 at UNLV and 10 at New Mexico. At Nevada, Muma had 14 tackles, including 10 solo tackles, 1.0 TFL and 1 forced fumble. Versus Hawai'i, he was credited with 7 tackles, 1 fumble recovery and 1 pass breakup. At Colorado State, he recorded a career high 17 tackles, including 1.5 TFLs. At UNLV, Muma had career highs of 3.5 TFLs for 26 yards and 3.0 sacks for 25 yards to go with 10 total tackles. Against New Mexico, the junior made 10 tackles, including 2.0 TFLs, and he concluded the season with 13 tackles vs. Boise State.
In 2019, Muma had a breakout season at the linebacker position for the Pokes. He appeared in all 13 games with two starts. He finished the season with 51 total tackles ranking sixth on the team and third amongst returners for 2020. He had 28 solo stops and 23 assisted tackles. Muma also added three tackles for loss and one sack. He had a career-high 10 tackles in the season opener against Missouri. He added seven tackles in the regular season finale against Air Force. He recorded seven tackles with 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack against Tulsa.
In 2018, Muma appeared in all 12 games and was a key member of Wyoming’s special teams. He finished the season with two tackles. He recorded stops against San Jose State and New Mexico. Was named to MW Academic All-Conference team. In High School, Chad Muma ranked as the No. 9 recruit in the state of Colorado by 247 Sports. He was also ranked by 247 Sports as a three-star recruit. Muma was one of only 32 players to be named to the 2017 Denver Post All-Colorado football team for all classifications. While he played defensive back his junior year, he moved to linebacker his senior season, and is projected to play linebacker at Wyoming. Muma tallied 77 tackles his senior season at Legend High School despite missing half the season with an injury. He also recorded 8.0 tackles for loss. Muma was selected to the 2017 Second Team All-State Class 5A team by the Colorado High School Activities Association. Class 5A is the largest classification in Colorado. He is the son of former Wyoming Cowboy Ty Muma, who lettered for the Cowboys in 1990 and ‘91. He played for head coach Monte Thelen. He was also recruited by Colorado State, Hawai’i and Nevada.
Grade:
Current Player Value/Potential Player Value
7.7/8.5
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