NFL draft: NY Giants take UCLA LB Darius Muasau in 6th round

The senior linebacker, who led the Bruins in tackles the past two seasons, goes 183rd overall to the New York Giants

The New York Giants picked UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau with the 183rd overall pick in the sixth round of the NFL draft Saturday.

The Bruins’ defensive captain, who was the team’s top tackler the past two seasons, finished his UCLA career with 26 consecutive starts.

Last season, the 6-foot, 225-pounder recorded a team-high 75 tackles (10.5 for a loss), five stops and an interception. In 2023, he led with 67 tackles.

The All-Pac-12 second-team selection was named LA Bowl Defensive MVP after coming up with 11 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss in the Bruins’ 35-22 victory over Boise State on Dec. 16, 2023, at SoFi Stadium.