Manti Te'o

Total tackles:	307
Sacks:	1.5
Forced fumbles:	1
Fumble recoveries:	1
Interceptions:	2
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Manti Te'o
	Te'o with the San Diego Chargers in 2016
No. 50, 51, 57
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	January 26, 1991; Laie, Hawaii, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	241 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:	Punahou (Honolulu, Hawaii)
College:	Notre Dame (2009–2012)
NFL draft:	2013: 2nd round, 38th pick
Career history
	San Diego Chargers (2013–2016); New Orleans Saints (2017–2019); Chicago Bears (2020);
Career highlights and awards
	Maxwell Award (2012); Walter Camp Award (2012); Lott Trophy (2012); Chuck Bednarik Award (2012); Bronko Nagurski Trophy (2012); Butkus Award (college) (2012); Lombardi Award (2012); Unanimous All-American (2012); Second-team All-American (2011);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	307
Sacks:	1.5
Forced fumbles:	1
Fumble recoveries:	1
Interceptions:	2
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Manti Malietau Louis Te'o (/ˈmæntaɪ ˈtɛʔoʊ/ MAN-ty TEH-'oh; born January 26, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, earning unanimous All-American honors and receiving multiple national awards. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft and played in the NFL until 2021. Since 2024, Te'o has worked as an on-air commentator and analyst for NFL Network.

In 2012, Te'o became the victim of a catfishing ruse when Ronaiah Tuiasosopo created a fake online persona named Lennay Kekua with whom Te'o became romantically involved.