[3] He then transferred to the University of Texas at San Antonio, though he used a redshirt season in 2016 after compartment syndrome forced him to undergo surgery on both of his calves.

[5] Instead, he returned in 2021 where he was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2021 CFL Global Draft by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and signed with the team on April 26, 2021.

[11] In 2022, Maruo again made the team's opening day roster and began to see more playing time on defense.

[8] He recorded his first career sack on July 22, 2022, in a game against the Edmonton Elks when he tackled Taylor Cornelius.

[8] He also played in both postseason games, including the 109th Grey Cup, where he recorded two special teams tackles in the loss to the Toronto Argonauts.