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62
Games
212
Solo Tackles
1.5
Sacks
2
Interceptions
Manti Te'o is a former middle linebacker out of Notre Dame, selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 38th overall pick (round 2) in the 2013 NFL Draft. He played 62 regular-season games from 2013 to 2020, with the San Diego Chargers and New Orleans Saints.
Draft Details
Manti Te'o Career Stats
- Primary starter for 4 seasons.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SD | 13 | 32 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | SD | 10 | 27 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | SD | 12 | 45 | 20 | 2 | 0.5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | SD | 3 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | NO | 14 | 40 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | NO | 5 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | NO | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 59 | 167 | 95 | 19 | 1.5 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 1 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-1
Weight
241 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.82s
Vertical Jump
33"
Broad Jump
113"
3-Cone Drill
7.13s
Shuttle
4.27s
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