47 Facts About Brandon Manumaleuna

Brandon Michael Manumaleuna is an American former professional football tight end.

Brandon Manumaleuna played college football at Arizona and was selected by the St Louis Rams in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL draft.

Brandon Manumaleuna attended Narbonne High School in Harbor City, California.

Brandon Manumaleuna attended the University of Arizona from 1997 - 2000, where he was a Second-team All-Pac-10 as a junior.

Brandon Manumaleuna began his play at Arizona as a defensive lineman and made the switch to tight end and H-back.

Brandon Manumaleuna finished his collegiate career with 40 receptions for 544 yards and three touchdowns.

Brandon Manumaleuna was selected in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL draft by the St Louis Rams.

Brandon Manumaleuna signed with the team on June 21,2001.

Brandon Manumaleuna agreed to a three-year $1.15 million contract including a $255,000 signing bonus.

In 2001, Brandon Manumaleuna only had one reception on the season.

Brandon Manumaleuna made his first career reception, a one-yard touchdown, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

In 2002, Brandon Manumaleuna recorded eight receptions on the season for 106 yards and one touchdown.

Brandon Manumaleuna recorded two receptions against the San Francisco 49ers, San Diego Chargers, and Kansas City Chiefs.

Brandon Manumaleuna had a season-high 38 receiving yards against the Chargers.

Brandon Manumaleuna recorded his lone touchdown reception in the season-finale against the 49ers.

In 2003, Brandon Manumaleuna had a career year, with highs in receptions yards and touchdowns.

Brandon Manumaleuna recorded a season-long reception of 39 yards against the Atlanta Falcons.

Brandon Manumaleuna finished that game with a career-high 56 yards receiving.

Brandon Manumaleuna recorded a season-high four receptions against the Green Bay Packers.

Brandon Manumaleuna scored his first touchdown of the season on a four-yard pass at the Chicago Bears.

Brandon Manumaleuna recorded his second touchdown of the season on an eight-yard pass at the Detroit Lions.

On March 12,2004, Brandon Manumaleuna signed a five-year, $8.3 million offer sheet with the Carolina Panthers which the Rams matched four days later.

In 2004, Brandon Manumaleuna recorded 15 receptions for 174 yards and one touchdown.

Brandon Manumaleuna recorded a season-high three receptions for 33 yards and an eight-yard touchdown catch at the Seattle Seahawks.

Brandon Manumaleuna recorded three receptions for a season high 53 yards against the New England Patriots.

Brandon Manumaleuna recorded career long 48-yard reception against the Patriots as well.

In 2005, Brandon Manumaleuna recorded 13 receptions for 129 yards and one touchdown.

Brandon Manumaleuna recorded a six-yard touchdown catch in the season opener at the San Francisco 49ers.

Brandon Manumaleuna was inactive for weeks four and five because of a knee injury.

Brandon Manumaleuna recorded season highs with three receptions for 51 yards in Seattle, which included a season-long, 33-yard reception.

Brandon Manumaleuna recorded a 29-yard receptions in the season finale against the Dallas Cowboys.

In 2006, Brandon Manumaleuna recorded 14 receptions for 91 yards and three touchdowns.

Brandon Manumaleuna recorded a season high four receptions and his first touchdown reception of the season during week six at the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.

Brandon Manumaleuna recorded a touchdown reception on a halfback option pass from LaDainian Tomlinson, in the season opening win at the Oakland Raiders.

Brandon Manumaleuna had an extensive role in blocking for a 216-yard, three touchdown rushing day against the Rams.

Brandon Manumaleuna had a hand in the Chargers' win over the Cincinnati Bengals with a career-high two touchdown receptions.

Brandon Manumaleuna recorded two receptions against the Denver Broncos was a run after a reception in which he broke several tackles and lost his helmet en route to a 19-yard gain on third-and-seven in the late second quarter.

In 2007, Brandon Manumaleuna recorded 10 receptions for 86 yards and one touchdown.

Brandon Manumaleuna recorded one reception for four yards during the season opener against the Chicago Bears.

In week eight against the Houston Texans, Brandon Manumaleuna recorded one reception for two yards.

In week 12, Brandon Manumaleuna recorded one reception for zero yards, against the Baltimore Ravens.

Brandon Manumaleuna recorded two receptions for 18 yards against the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Wild Card game.

Brandon Manumaleuna then recorded one reception for three yards in the AFC Divisional Championship game.

On March 5,2010, Brandon Manumaleuna signed a five-year $15 million deal contract with the Chicago Bears on the first day of free agency.

Brandon Manumaleuna was released on July 28,2011, after one season in Chicago.

Brandon Manumaleuna showed early signs of following in his father's footsteps.

Brandon Manumaleuna is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.