Jeffrey M'ba
Career Summary
Jeffrey M'ba is a defensive lineman from Libreville, Gabon, who played at Independence Community College, Auburn and Purdue before transferring to SMU.
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Early Life
M'ba is from Libreville, Gabon, and came to the United States from France. His parents are Panela and Tony M'Ba, and he has brothers Noah and Nolan. He began playing football in France with the Pionniers de Touraine.
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High School
M'ba began his football development in France rather than the conventional U.S. high-school pipeline, taking up the sport only a few years before his junior-college career.
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College Career
M'ba played at Independence Community College in 2020 and 2021, recording 60 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, three sacks and two fumble recoveries across the two seasons. He joined Auburn in 2022, appeared in 10 games and produced an 11-yard sack and forced fumble at Mississippi State. At Purdue, he played all 12 games in 2023 with 16 tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack, then started all 12 games in 2024 and finished with 30 tackles and a tackle for loss.
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Path to the NFL
M'ba’s path began with late football development in France, continued through a standout Independence CC career, and progressed through Auburn and Purdue into a final collegiate opportunity at SMU.
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Career Accomplishments
M'ba was the top-ranked junior-college defensive lineman in the country when he entered Auburn. He made the SEC first-year academic honor roll in 2022 and served as a Purdue captain in two games during 2024.
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Playing Style
M'ba is a 6-foot-6, 302-pound defensive lineman with rare length and size. His college profile includes interior run-defense value, experience across the front and enough power to create backfield disruption.
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31853, 00-0040864, 9/14/1999, Jeffrey M'ba, Jeffrey, M'ba
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