Breaking down everything you need to know about Patriots sixth round pick Cassh Maluia.
Cassh Maluia, LB: 6th round, 204th overall
Height: 6-0
Weight: 248 lbs
Born: 10/03/1998
College: Wyoming
Hometown: Compton, Calif.
Strengths: Experienced, three-year starter who also saw time as a true freshman; able to diagnose play quickly and takes good angles against ball carriers; great quickness, speed, and versatility on special teams.
Weaknesses: Smaller size often a disadvantage against bigger blockers; needs to shed blocks more consistently; pass coverage skills could improve.
Personal: Honorable mention All-Mountain West Conference in 2019.
Comparable NFL player: Elandon Roberts (Miami Dolphins), an undersized inside 'backer who worked his way up from special teams to a defensive regular.
View photos of Patriots LB Cassh Maluia in action during his time at Wyoming.
Wyoming linebacker Cassh Maluia, back, stops Air Force quarterback Donald Hammond III after a short gain in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Air Force Academy, Colo. Air Force won 20-6. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Oct 19, 2019; Laramie, WY, USA; Wyoming Cowboys linebacker Cassh Maluia (46) against the New Mexico Lobos at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-UW Media-Athletics
Sep 28, 2019; Laramie, WY, USA; Wyoming Cowboys linebacker Cassh Maluia (46) against the UNLV Rebels at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-UW Media-Athletics
Wyoming Cowboys linebacker Cassh Maluia (46) against the UNLV Rebels at War Memorial Stadium. Photo Credit: Troy Babbitt-UW Media-Athletics
Aug 31, 2019; Laramie, WY, USA; Wyoming Cowboys linebacker Cassh Maluia (46) against the Missouri Tigers at War Memorial Stadium. The Cowboys beat the Tigers 37-31. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-UW Media-Athletics
By the Numbers
| YEAR | GP | UA | A | TOTAL | TFL | YDS | SACKS | YDS | PD | FF | FR | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 33 | 41 | 74 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 23 | 24 | 47 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 13 | 33 | 28 | 61 | 7.0 | 13.0 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30 |
| TOT | 50 | 101 | 97 | 198 | 16.5 | 25.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 30 |
Workout Numbers
| MALUIA | COMBINE AVG. FOR POS. | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6-0 | 6-1 |
| Weight | 248 | 235 |
| 40 Yards | 4.55 | 4.73 |
| BENCH (225) | 18 | 18 |
| VERTICAL JUMP | 33 | 34 |
| LONG JUMP | 9'08" | 9'11" |
| SHUTTLE | 4.40 | 4.30 |
| CONE | 7.16 | 7.18 |
*From his Pro Day in March 2020
What they're saying …
"Maluia has good speed, agility and short-area movement skills, but he will be a long shot to earn a roster spot unless he can become a special teams star." - Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
