17 Facts About Samson Satele

Samson H Satele was born on November 29,1984 and is an American former professional football player who was a center in the National Football League.

Samson Satele played college football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and was selected in the second round of the 2007 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins.

Samson Satele was a three-time letterman in basketball and track, performing in the shot put and the discus.

Samson Satele was named the school's athlete of the year as a junior.

Samson Satele picked his home-state team Hawaii over offers from Brigham Young, Nebraska, and Washington.

Samson Satele was a four-year letterman at the University of Hawaii.

Samson Satele helped Hawai'i rank second in the nation in passing offense and 11th in total offense.

Samson Satele helped lead the offense that led the nation in total offense, passing offense and scoring.

Samson Satele started each of the 53 games in which he played during his college career, a streak that was the longest among active players in college football in 2006.

Samson Satele was selected in the second round of the 2007 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins.

Samson Satele was selected to the all-rookie team by the Dallas Morning News, NFL.

In 2009, Samson Satele replaced Grove as the starting center, playing in 12 games.

On opening day of the 2011 NFL season, Samson Satele played between Carlisle and a new left guard, rookie Stefen Wisniewski, helping Darren McFadden and others rush for 190 yards in a win against the Denver Broncos.

On March 21,2012, Samson Satele signed with the Indianapolis Colts to replace long-time incumbent Jeff Saturday at center.

Samson Satele played well enough that he kept a starting position after Pouncey returned, with the team moving Pouncey to right guard.

Samson Satele was released by the Dolphins at the end of the 2014 season and despite visits to the Bears and Seahawks, was not signed.

Samson Satele is a cousin of Reagan Maui'a, who was drafted by the Dolphins in 2007.