MANTI
TE'O
#57 -
LB
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
241 lbs
Experience
7
years
Debut
Sep 29, 2013
Born
Jan 26, 1991
(33 yrs)
Laie, Hawaii
Hometown
Laie, Hawaii
Drafted
Drafted by San Diego in 2013 (2/38).
College
Notre Dame
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2021-01-18 |
Released by the Chicago Bears from the practice squad.
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| 2021-01-11 |
Reverted back to the Chicago Bears practice squad.
|
| 2021-01-09 |
Activated from the practice squad by the Chicago Bears.
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| 2020-12-19 |
Activated from the reserve/practice squad injured list by the Chicago Bears.
|
| 2020-12-07 |
COVID-19, reserve/practice squad injured.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NCAA | Bronko Nagurski Award Nation's top defensive player | 2012 |
| NCAA | Maxwell Award Nation's top player | 2012 |
| NCAA | Walter Camp Award Nation's top player | 2012 |
| NCAA | Dick Butkus Award Nation's top linebacker | 2012 |
| NCAA | Chuck Bednarik Award Nation's top defensive player | 2012 |
| NCAA | Lombardi Award Nation's top lineman/linebacker | 2012 |
| NCAA | Lott Trophy Top defensive IMPACT player of the year | 2012 |
Scouting Report
Capable of prolific tackling totals, yet is also exceptionally well-rounded; shows a knack for reading quarterbacks, and is a constant threat to pick off mid-field passes. Highly instinctive, and a leader on the field who takes charge of the defense. Not very fast in open space, which can hurt him when he over-commits. Only average-sized for a middle linebacker type yet isn't a jaw-dropping athlete. Raised questions about his off-field judgment during a highly-publicized internet scandal.
Long Range Potential: Playmaking inside linebacker with star potential.
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