Manti Te’o

Date of Birth: January 26, 1991

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Manti Malietau Louis Te’o is a former American football linebacker, renowned for his collegiate career at Notre Dame and his professional stints in the NFL. Born on January 26, 1991, in Laie, Hawaii, Te’o quickly rose to prominence as one of the top high school football players in the nation. He attended Punahou School in Honolulu, where he was recognized with numerous awards and honors. Te’o committed to the University of Notre Dame, where he played for the Fighting Irish from 2009 to 2012. During his college career, he earned numerous accolades, including the Maxwell Award, the Chuck Bednarik Award, the Butkus Award, and the Walter Camp Award in 2012. His senior season was particularly noteworthy as he led Notre Dame to an undefeated regular season and a spot in the BCS National Championship Game. Despite his on-field success, Te’o’s career was marred by a high-profile catfishing scandal in 2013, which significantly impacted his public image. He was drafted in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. Te’o played for the Chargers, New Orleans Saints, and briefly for the Chicago Bears during his professional career.

5 Interesting Facts about Manti Te’o

1. Manti Te’o was a runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in 2012, finishing second to Johnny Manziel.

2. Te’o is of Samoan descent and is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3. He was involved in a catfishing scandal in 2013, where he was led to believe he had an online relationship with a woman who did not actually exist.

4. Te’o was a unanimous All-American during his senior year at Notre Dame.

5. He won eight national awards during his college career, the most ever by a defensive player.