Manti Te'o

American football player, linebacker

Manti Te'o - American football player, linebacker
Born

January 26th, 1991
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at the University of Notre Dame, where gained national attention as a linebacker. Achieved significant recognition in 2012 when selected as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, becoming the first linebacker to receive this honor since 1990. Drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Played for the Chargers until 2016, later joining the New Orleans Saints and contributing to the team's defense. Known for leadership on and off the field, and for his remarkable collegiate career, including being a consensus All-American.

Finalist for the Heisman Trophy in 2012

Selected 38th overall in the 2013 NFL Draft

Consensus All-American at Notre Dame

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