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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