a rangy, special-teams-first linebacker with proven production and upside
Mauga-Clements has built his value on versatility, effort, and production: at Nebraska in 2022 he played every game, started twice, and finished with 39 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, a sack, and a forced fumble, while earning Academic All-Big Ten honors in 2021 and 2022.[2][10] CFL teams clearly liked the profile too—Edmonton took him No. 1 in the 2024 Global Draft after he stood out at combine testing, including a 4.73-second 40-yard dash.[5][7] He looks like a high-motor, fit-driven defender who can help on special teams and in sub-packages, though recent pro injury reports show knee and hamstring availability have been part of the story.[11][12][13]
