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UCLA football has completely shifted the outlook on its recruiting of the class of 2026. In less than a week, the Bruins landed four commits from the class, doubling their previous total.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 22

Bruins Jump in Class of 2026 Rankings

UCLA football has completely shifted the outlook on its recruiting of the class of 2026. In less than a week, the Bruins landed four commits from the class, doubling their previous total.

College Football News / LAFB Network / May 18

UCLA Bruins Secure 1st Defensive Commit In Legacy LB

After months without a commitment in the 2026 recruiting cycle, UCLA Bruins football finally has a breakthrough — and it comes with a familiar name. On Wednesday, three-star linebacker Matthew Muasau of powerhouse St.

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New York Giants News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 18

Former Bruin Muasau's Giants Move Mountains to Recreate Magic

Once upon a time, someone said New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll was the most inspirational large man to hit New York City since the famous artist, The Notorious B.I.G.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 14

UCLA Lands '26 LB, Brother of Former Bruin LB

After months of going without a commitment from the 2026 recruiting class, something has finally given for UCLA football. On Wednesday, class of 2026 linebacker Matthew Muasau announced on social media that he has committed to the Bruins.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 16

Rising Linebacker Locks In Official Visit With Bruins

The UCLA staff will be hosting an interesting local linebacker who shows a ton of potential. St. John Bosco linebacker Matthew Muasau announced on social media that he will be heading to Westwood on May 9 for an official visit .

New York Giants News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 25

Former UCLA Star Making Most of Opportunities

The New York Giants' 2024 season has been forgettable for fans and players combined, as they currently hold the first overall draft pick for the 2025 NFL Draft.

New York Giants News / Giants Wire / December 22

Giants vs. Falcons Player of the Game: LB Darius Muasau

The New York Giants set an all-time franchise record with their 10th consecutive loss on Sunday, falling to the Atlanta Falcons, 34-7, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

New York Giants News / Pro Football Rumors / December 21

Giants place Bobby Okereke, Patrick Johnson on IR

Bobby Okereke‘s second season with the Giants has come to an end. The veteran linebacker was placed on IR Saturday, per a team announcement. Okereke is dealing with a back injury, and his last appearance came during New York’s loss to Dallas on Thanksgiving.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 13

How Giants players expect Lamar Jackson's mom to impact Ravens game

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New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / December 5

Giants set historically bad defensive record

The New York Giants put themselves in the NFL record books this season and not for a good reason. According to The 33rd Team, the Giants’ one interception through Week 14 is the lowest total by a team since 2000.

New York Giants News / Giants Wire / September 15

Giants' Adoree' Jackson, Darius Muasau fined by NFL

New York Giants cornerback Adoree’ Jackson was penalized for a bogus defensive pass interference in Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings and then called for the officials to be fined after the game.

New York Giants News / Pro Football Talk / September 14

Giants CB Adoree' Jackson, LB Darius Muasau fined for hip-drop tackles

No penalty flags were thrown for hip-drop tackles in Week One of the NFL season, but two Giants defenders were fined for violating the new ban on the move.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 14

Giants' Darius Muasau fined for tackle that injured Vikings' Jordan Addison

The NFL fined New York Giants linebacker Darius Muasau $4,696 for his hip-drop tackle of Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison in the third quarter of their Week 1 matchup.

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New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / September 11

Giants Week 2 Injury Report: Four Not Scheduled to Practice

New York Giants rookie inside linebacker Darius Muasau begins this week on the team’s injury report after suffering a knee issue in Sunday’s regular season opener.

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / September 11

The Giants have a promising rookie linebacker that could play a lot in 2024

With the injury to Micah McFadden, an opportunity opened up for New York Giants rookie linebacker Darius Muasau in the season opener, and the rookie impressed in his NFL debut.

New York Giants News / Big Blue View / June 26

Darius Muasau’s primary role should be on special teams

Rookie linebacker has connection to special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial The selection by the New York Giants of linebacker Darius Muasau in Round 6 of the 2024 NFL Draft was probably the draft move by GM Joe Schoen that caught fans and media members most off guard.

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / May 17, 2024

Giants’ late-round rookie could provide quality linebacker depth in 2024

The New York Giants made a crucial late-round selection in this year’s draft to add quality depth to one of their stronger positions. Manning the middle of their defense, the Giants have a quality linebacker duo led by Bobby Okereke and Micah McFadden.

New York Giants News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 15, 2024

Giants Sign Sixth-Round LB Darius Muasau

The New York Giants announced they signed sixth-round LB Darius Muasau to a rookie contract on Wednesday. He’s the fourth Giants draft pick to ink their rookie contract. Muasau, 23, was a two-year starter at UCLA after transferring from Hawaii as a junior.

New York Giants News / Giants Wire / May 12, 2024

Giants' Darius Muasau says his 'alter ego' takes over on the field

The New York Giants selected UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau with their sixth and final pick in this year’s NFL draft (No. 183 overall) and are stoked about the energy and production he can bring to their defense and special teams.

New York Giants News / Big Blue View / May 3, 2024

Film study: Why the Giants selected LB Darius Muasau in the 2024 NFL Draft

Let’s look at what likely attracted the Gaints to the UCLA linebacker The New York Giants selected UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau with their sixth-round pick (183rd) in the 2024 NFL Draft.

New York Giants News / Giants Wire / April 29, 2024

Giants draftee Darius Muasau embraces film study, special teams

Following the 2024 NFL draft, New York Giants sixth-round pick Darius Muasau spoke with reporters and discussed what he would bring to the table as he joins the team and enters the NFL.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / April 27, 2024

How Giants Darius Muasau Fits into Giants Defense

It was difficult to envision the New York Giants leaving the 2024 NFL Draft without selecting an inside linebacker to bolster a rather thin unit. So in the sixth round with their final pick, they plucked UCLA's leading tackler, Darius Muasau.

Giants take developmental LB Darius Muasau with sixth-round pick

The New York Giants have made their final pick in the 2024 NFL Draft (barring an unforeseen trade). With the No. 183 overall pick in the sixth round, the Giants drafted UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau.

College Football News / LAFB Network / February 28, 2024

Darius Muasau NFL Draft Profile, Middle Linebacker

School: UCLA Class: Senior Height: 5’11” Weight: 234 pounds NFL Player Comparison Muasau’s playing style and role as a box linebacker might draw comparisons to players like Zach Cunningham—linebackers who excel in run defense and possess the instincts to make plays across the field despite any perceived athletic limitations.