Marte Mapu

ABOUT MARTE MAPU

Former Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year that played college football at California State University, Sacramento from 2017 until 2022. In 2022, he was also named a member of the first team All-Big Sky. Following that season, he was drafted by the New England Patriots as a third round pick in 2023.

While in high school, he played offense and defense. Offensively, he primarily played quarterback and wide receiver.

He is the second player in Sacramento State history to be named the Big Sky Conference's Defensive Player of the Year. He also earned Big Sky all-academic team honors that season as well.

Growing up, he lived with his family in Hawthorne, California. He was born of Samoan descent.

He was selected during the 2023 NFL Draft just like Bryce Young .