"Through the first half of the 2025 season, the Dallas Cowboys defense has been a disappointment, but one bright spot that continues to shine in limited opportunities is LB Marist Liufau. The Notre Dame product has made his presence felt whenever he's been given the chance, whether it's on defense or special teams. When Liufau gets on the field, good things tend to happen. Yet for"
"Liufau has appeared in just 22% of Dallas's defensive snaps, a staggeringly low number for a player who has consistently flashed potential. When he's been on the field, he's shown a knack for finding the football, whether shooting gaps in run support, closing on ball carriers in space, or dropping into zone coverage with discipline. His instincts, a key reason the Cowboys drafted him, have translated well at the professional level."
"Where Liufau's impact has been most visible is on special teams. He's made a play seemingly every week, forcing fumbles, making tackles inside the 20, and bringing an energy that the rest of the unit feeds off of. That kind of hustle and production usually earns a young player more responsibility on defense, yet Liufau has remained buried on the depth chart. For a team that's struggled to stop the run and maintain consistency at linebacker, not giving Liufau more reps is becoming increasingly indefensible."
Marist Liufau has shown speed, physicality, and awareness in limited duty with the Dallas Cowboys while appearing in just 22% of defensive snaps. He displays instincts for finding the football in run support, closing on ball carriers in space, and executing disciplined zone drops. Liufau has also created frequent impact plays on special teams, forcing fumbles and making tackles inside the 20. Despite clear production and hustle, Liufau remains low on the depth chart amid a crowded linebacker room as coaches persist with Kenneth Murray as the every-down linebacker.
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