New York Jets cornerback, Arthur Maulet has had a rather arduous road to get to the NFL. Undrafted he signed with the New Orleans Saints in 2017. After being released from the New Orleans Saints in 2018, he was claimed by waivers from the Indianapolis Colts, only to be re-signed by the New Orleans Saints practice squad just a few months later. Finally, in this past January, Maulet signed a reserve/future contract with the New York Jets.
In high school he was also quite the athlete, playing basketball and soccer as well as football. Maulet was even named to the all-district squad at defensive back.
At the University of Memphis, Maulet recorded a collegiate career total of 111 tackles, 4.5 sacks, four interceptions, and two forced fumbles. This earned him the Memphis’ DeAngelo Williams Most Valuable Player Award at the end of his senior season as a Memphis Tiger.
Maulet has not let anything get in his way of achieving his dream of playing in the NFL. No matter what life has thrown at him, he has continued to persevere and work at being the best he could possibly. He has taken any negativity and adversity and turned it into a learning experience. He also inspires others to never give up through all of the trials and tribulations this game and life itself have to offer.
Maulet tells those who aspire to reach their goals and dreams that it’s “not all about the glamour and fame, it’s about your hard work and pain, a channel that and it will take you a long way and refuse to be denied with whatever you do”.
Just four days ago, Maulet earned his first career touchdown against rivals, the New England Patriots. With his attitude and all of the work and grind he puts in, this most certainly will be the first of many.
What sets Maulet apart from the rest is his drive and his character. Through each and every obstacle and challenge life has presented to him, he handles it with nothing but steadfastness and determination. Maulet hasn’t let his “underdog” status get the best of him. He is always so humble, grateful and appreciative of every chance he gets and it shows. Maulet hustles to provide for his family and those less fortunate without anything in return. He is thankful for the hard times because they made him who he is today-“#GreedyButHumble!”