Battle-Tested Northwestern Captain Turned Chiefs LB with Elite Tackling Pedigree
Xander Mueller, a 6-3, 232-lb former Northwestern captain, racked up 273 career tackles including a 2023 All-Big Ten Third Team season with 110 stops, 10.5 TFL, and 5 sacks, while battling injuries to earn 2024 Honorable Mention honors with 57 tackles in 9 starts[1][7]. His differentiators shine in leadership praised by coach David Braun, special teams versatility as long snapper, and relentless swarm defense that forced 3 fumbles and 6 picks career-wise[1][5]. A team-first intensity machine from Wheaton, IL, he's a plug-and-play depth LB for Chiefs amid injuries—care because his pro day speed (4.60 40) and NFL pedigree scream roster contender[5]. Perfect fit for squads needing gritty, multi-phase contributors.
