Vaka Manupuna was born on June 30,1982 and is a former American football defensive tackle.
12 Facts About Vaka Manupuna
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Vaka Manupuna was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2006.
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Vaka Manupuna played college football at the University of Colorado and started in all 13 games as a senior, including the Champs Sports Bowl.
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Vaka Manupuna enjoyed his best season as a senior where he earned honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference honors from both the Associated Press and the league coaches.
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Vaka Manupuna had 52 total tackles on his senior season, including four for losses, five third down stops, seven quarterback hurries, two fumble recoveries and two pass breakups.
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Vaka Manupuna was signed by the Washington Redskins of the National Football League as a free agent in 2006 and spent part of the season on the practice squad.
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Vaka Manupuna was signed to the practice squad of the New York Jets on December 20,2006, only to be released on December 27.
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Vaka Manupuna was re-signed to a future contract by the Washington Redskins.
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Vaka Manupuna played for the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League in 2008, recording 16 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
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Vaka Manupuna was re-signed by the Washington Redskins on May 1,2009.
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Vaka Manupuna signed with the Spokane Shock of the newly reformed Arena Football League.
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Vaka Manupuna has been named in the United States national rugby league team 22 man squad for the 2010 Atlantic Cup.