
Maema Njongmeta brings tough, reliable inside-linebacker production with NFL-caliber instincts
Njongmeta’s value is built on consistency, physicality, and a high motor: in the 2023 season for Wisconsin, he played all 13 games, made 10 starts, and finished with 59 tackles and 8.5 tackles for loss, while also leading the Badgers with 95 tackles in 2022 according to team and draft coverage.[6][5] He is not a sideline-to-sideline burner—his 4.91-second 40 at the 2024 combine shows modest straight-line speed—but his tape and production point to a dependable, aggressive inside linebacker who fits teams that want toughness, gap discipline, and steady run support.[1][2][6]