Marte Mapu

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#15

Experience: 2 years

Height: 6-3

Weight: 230 lbs

College: Sacramento State

2024 SEASON

Solo

12
SCK

0.5
FF

2
INT

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WK	OPP	RESULT	TKL	AST	COMBINED	SOLO	SCK	SFTY	PDEF	FF
13	Colts	L 24 - 25
15	@Cardinals	L 17 - 30
5	Dolphins	L 10 - 15	2	5	7	1	0	0	1	1
6	Texans	L 21 - 41	1	4	5	1	0.5	0	1	0
7	@Jaguars	L 16 - 32	3	2	5	3	0	0	0	0
8	Jets	W 25 - 22	1	2	3	1	0	0	0	0
9	@Titans	L 17 - 20	4	2	6	4	0	0	0	0
10	@Bears	W 19 - 3	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0
11	Rams	L 22 - 28
12	@Dolphins	L 15 - 34	1	2	3	1	0	0	2	1

Career Stats

Defense Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	GS	TKL	AST	COMBINED	SOLO	SCK	PDEF	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TDS	FF	OPP FR
2023	New England Patriots	17	1	12	6	18	11	0	1	1	20	20	20	0	1
2024	New England Patriots	7	6	13	17	30	12	0.5	4						2
TOTAL		24	7	25	23	48	23	0.5	5	1	20	20	20	0	3	0

Biography

Marte Mapu was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round (76th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft.

PRONOUNCED - mar-TAY mah-PU

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Marte Mapu was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round (76th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft.

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2024 (7/6)

Placed on Injured Reserve (designated to return) on August 27.
Activated off of Injured Reserve on Oct. 5.
Played in his first game of the 2024 season vs. Miami (10/6), starting at safety due to an injury to Jabrill Peppers, his second-career start and his first since Sept. 17, 2023 vs. Miami. Forced a fumble after DB Brenden Schooler blocked a punt that was initially recovered by P Jake Bailey, but then recovered by CB Isaiah Bolden after Mapu's forced fumble.
Recorded his first-career sack when he split a sack of QB C.J. Stroud with LB Christian Elliss on a third-down play in the second quarter for a 9-yard loss vs. Houston (10/13). Had a key deflection of a pass in the end zone that resulted in an interception by CB Marcus Jones in the second quarter. Added 1 quarterback hit and 1 pass defensed.
Inactive vs. the L.A. Rams (11/17) due to injury.
Returned to the starting lineup at Miami (11/24) after missing a game due to injury. Forced a fumble in the fourth quarter that led to CB Christian Gonzalez's 63-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown, the defense's first score in 2024.
Inactive vs. Indianapolis (12/1).

2023 (17/1)

Played in all 17 games with 1 start, recording 14 tackles (9 solo, 5 assists), 1 interception, 1 forced fumble on special teams that was recovered by the team for a touchdown, 1 pass defensed and added 4 special teams tackles.
Made his NFL debut as a reserve hybrid linebacker and participated on special teams for New England vs. Philadelphia (9/10). Tallied 3 tackles (2 solo, 1 assist).
Made his first NFL start at safety in a three-safety set vs. Miami (9/17).
Had a special teams tackle in the second quarter vs. Washington (11/5) where he held WR Jameson Crowder to a 3-yard loss, pinning the Commanders inside their own 15 yard line.
Made his first career interception vs. Kansas City (12/17) off a QB Patrick Mahomes pass in the second quarter and returned the pick 20 yards to the Kansas City 8-yard line. The Patriots converted the turnover into a 25-yard field goal.
Forced a fumble on a kickoff return by WR Marvin Mimms Jr. that was recovered for a touchdown by DB Cody Davis in the third quarter at Denver (12/24) in a 26-23 win.

COLLEGE

Named first team All-America by the Associated Press, Stats Perform and Athlon and was a second team choice by the AFCA and Phil Steele.
Became just the second Hornet to be named the Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year.
Ranked second on the team with 76 total tackles in his 13 games.
Earned Big Sky all-academic honors.

PERSONAL

Graduated with a degree in sociology.
Played several positions for Hawthorne High School during his career, lining up at quarterback, wide receiver, linebacker, safety and cornerback.
Pursuing a second BA in kinesiology.
Son of Va'a Mapu and Renee Peneueta.

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