Productive, physical USC linebacker with proven playmaking juice
Kana'i Mauga was one of USC’s most productive defenders, finishing his Trojans career with 206 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 3 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles, and he stood out in a tough 2021 season with 92 tackles as a senior. His value comes from downhill physicality, instinctive run fits, and the kind of motor that keeps showing up on contact plays and in the backfield, while his NFL/UFL path suggests teams have viewed him as a rugged depth or special-teams fit rather than a pure coverage linebacker.
