Top-100 pick faces last-ditch position switch to save Cowboys career
Marist Liufau, a third-year linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, is facing a critical career juncture as he transitions to a new position. The Cowboys are shifting him from off-ball to on-ball linebacker in a new defensive scheme. This change comes as Liufau has struggled to make an impact in his first two NFL seasons.
- ▪Liufau was drafted by the Cowboys at pick No. 87 in 2024 after a successful college career at Notre Dame.
- ▪He is being moved to outside linebacker in a new 3-4 scheme, which may simplify his responsibilities.
- ▪Liufau's performance has been disappointing so far, and he must prove himself to secure a roster spot.
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