2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
50
SACKS
1.5
INT
0
FF
2
TD
0
2025 Projections
Signed a four-year, $5.69 million contract with the Cowboys in May of 2024.
Impressing early in camp
Liufau is looking faster than he did as a rookie last season during the early part of training camp, Patrik Walker of DallasCowboys.com reports. "That was a big thing that I wanted to work on this offseason, and also my conditioning," Liufau said this week. "Knowing [new defensive coordinator Matt] Eberflus' system, we're gonna be running a lot, and it emphasizes running through the ball, and so we got to be in the best shape to be able to dominate and play the kind of defense that we want."
ANALYSIS
A third-round pick in 2024, Liufau began last season bouncing between a depth role on defense and special teams, but by the final month of the campaign the Notre Dame product was not only starting, he was wearing the green dot for coordinator Mike Zimmer. Liufau recorded 24 tackles (12 solo) with two forced fumbles and a pass defended over his final four games of 2024, but in Eberflus' linebacker-friendly scheme, his production could skyrocket, especially with DeMarvion Overshown (knee) not expected to be ready until midseason.
A third-round pick in 2024, Liufau began last season bouncing between a depth role on defense and special teams, but by the final month of the campaign the Notre Dame product was not only starting, he was wearing the green dot for coordinator Mike Zimmer. Liufau recorded 24 tackles (12 solo) with two forced fumbles and a pass defended over his final four games of 2024, but in Eberflus' linebacker-friendly scheme, his production could skyrocket, especially with DeMarvion Overshown (knee) not expected to be ready until midseason.
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Measurables Review
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How do Marist Liufau's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"Weight
239 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.64 secHand Length
9.88 inArm Length
34.25 in
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Selected in the third round of the 2024 Draft, Liufau offers good upside as a linebacker who can get to the ball quickly and disrupt plays. The Cowboys don't have a pressing need in the middle of the defense with Damone Clark and Eric Kendricks set for big roles and 2023 third-round pick DeMarvion Overshown returning from ACL surgery, so Liufau may not see enough snaps as a rookie to make a big IDP impact.
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Records 50 tackles in rookie year
Liufau finished the 2024 season with 50 tackles (30 solo), including 1.5 sacks, three pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery across 17 games.
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Forces fumble in start
Liufau recorded five tackles (two solo) including a forced fumble during Sunday's 30-14 win at Carolina.
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Likely looking at increased snaps
Liufau figures to replace DeMarvion Overshown, who is undergoing surgery to repair a knee injury he sustained Monday versus the Bengals, as a starter for the remainder of the season, Todd Archer of ESPN reports.
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Solid game in relief
Liufau recorded five tackles (four solo) and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 34-6 loss to the Eagles.
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Picked up by Dallas
The Cowboys selected Liufau in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 87th overall.
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