Manti Te'o
American football player
1991 –
Who is Manti Te'o?
Manti Malietau Louis Teʻo is an American football linebacker for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He played college football for the University of Notre Dame, was recognized as a consensus All-American, received eight national awards and became one of the most decorated college football players of all time. He was drafted with the 38th overall pick in the second round by the San Diego Chargers in the 2013 NFL Draft.
One of the enduring stories of Notre Dame's 2012 season was Te'o's strong play following the death of his grandmother and girlfriend, as well as his emergence as a Heisman Trophy candidate. In January 2013, the sports blog Deadspin revealed that the existence and death of his girlfriend had been faked. An acquaintance of Te'o claimed sole responsibility for orchestrating a hoax, assuming fault for luring Te'o into an online relationship with a nonexistent woman.
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- Born
- Jan 26, 1991
Laie - Parents
- Education
- Punahou School
- Lived in
- Laie
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on July 23, 2013
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