Darius Muasau

Darius Muasau (born February 10, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and UCLA Bruins.

Early life Muasau attended Mililani High School in Hawaii, where he was a linebacker and running back. As a senior, he was named to the USA Today All-USA Hawaii Football Second Team.

Muasau committed to playing college football at Hawaii in 2018, the lone Division I FBS offer he received.

College career

Hawaii

2019 Muasau started the season as a backup linebacker and special teamer, but was thrust into action early in the season due to injuries to the Rainbow Warriors linebacking corps. In his first career start against rival Fresno State, Muasau led the team in total tackles and also recovered a key onside kick that set up the then-game tying drive for Hawaii.

2020 During his 2020 season, Muasau had the highest number of tackles on the Rainbow Warriors as well as ranking fourth in the nation at solo tackles and fifth in total tackles. He was also named the most outstanding player on defense of the 2020 New Mexico Bowl, compiling nine tackles, one sack and an interception in the performance.

Muasau was named an All-Mountain West first team selection in 2020, the only Hawaii player to garner first-team honors, as well as an honorable mention All-American by Phil Steele. He was also named a finalist for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award, but ultimately lost out to Zach Wilson and Talanoa Hufanga.

2021 Muasau had another productive season in 2021, compiling 108 total tackles, seven sacks, and five forced fumbles. After the season concluded, Muasau announced on December 28, 2021 that he would be entering the transfer portal.

UCLA On January 1, 2022, Muasau announced on social media that he would transfer to UCLA.

College statistics Year Class Tackles Def Int Fumbles Sacks 2019 Freshman 13 44 16 60 3.0 0.0 0 0 0 2 2020 Sophomore 9 66 36 102 9.5 4.5 1 1 1 0 2021 Junior 13 65 43 108 14 7 1 75 4 1 Career 35 175 95 270 26.5 11.5 2 76 5 3

Professional career

New York Giants Muasau was drafted by the New York Giants in the sixth round, 183rd overall, of the 2024 NFL draft. Muasau recorded an interception in his NFL debut against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1. He made 15 appearances (seven starts) for New York during his rookie campaign, recording one interception, one pass deflection, and 55 combined tackles.

Muasau began the 2025 season as one of New York's starting linebackers. He was placed on injured reserve on November 8, 2025, due to an ankle injury suffered in Week 9 against the San Francisco 49ers. He was activated on December 13, ahead of the team's Week 15 matchup against the Washington Commanders.

On August 30, 2026, Muasau was waived by the Giants as part of final roster cuts.

New England Patriots On August 31, 2026, Muasau was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots.

NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD 2024 NYG 15 7 55 26 29 0.0 3 1 1 1.0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2025 NYG 12 11 51 24 27 1.0 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0Career 27 18 106 50 56 1.0 5 1 1 1.0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

Personal life Muasau's younger brother Sergio is currently an offensive lineman at Hawaii.