14 Facts About Israel Mukuamu

Israel Mukuamu is an American professional football safety for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.

Israel Mukuamu was selected by the Cowboys in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Israel Mukuamu played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Israel Mukuamu's family moved to Bossier City, Louisiana before his senior year and transferred to Parkway High School.

Israel Mukuamu's first start came at safety in the twelfth game against the University of Akron.

Israel Mukuamu received second-team All-SEC honors after finishing with 13 starts, 59 tackles, four interceptions and 9 pass breakups.

Israel Mukuamu received National Defensive Player of the Week honors for his effort.

Israel Mukuamu was limited with a recurring groin injury, recording 10 tackles and 2 interceptions.

Israel Mukuamu had a highlight one-handed interception against the University of Florida.

On November 17,2020, following the dismissal of head coach Will Muschamp, Israel Mukuamu opted out of the remainder 3 games of the season to focus on his preparation for the 2021 NFL draft.

Israel Mukuamu finished his college career after appearing in 31 games with 19 starts, while making 86 tackles, 7 interceptions and 10 pass breakups.

Israel Mukuamu was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft, with the intention of playing him at safety.

Israel Mukuamu signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13,2021.

Israel Mukuamu re-signed with the Cowboys on a one-year contract on March 14,2025.