Brandon Michael Manumaleuna (/ˌmɑːnuːmɑːliːˈuːnə/; born January 4, 1980) is an American former professional football tight end.
[1] He played college football at Arizona and was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL draft.
Manumaleuna began his play at Arizona as a defensive lineman and made the switch to tight end and H-back.
Manumaleuna was selected in the fourth round (129th overall) of the 2001 NFL draft by the St. Louis Rams.
On March 12, 2004, Manumaleuna signed a five-year, $8.3 million offer sheet with the Carolina Panthers which the Rams matched four days later.
Manumaleuna recorded a season-high three receptions for 33 yards and an eight-yard touchdown catch at the Seattle Seahawks.
Manumaleuna recorded a six-yard touchdown catch in the season opener at the San Francisco 49ers.
On April 30, 2006, Manumaleuna was traded by the St. Louis Rams to the San Diego Chargers for a fourth-round pick.
He recorded a touchdown reception on a halfback option pass from LaDainian Tomlinson, in the season opening win at the Oakland Raiders.
During week 15 against the Detroit Lions, Manumaleuna recorded one reception for one yard and one touchdown on a pass from quarterback Philip Rivers.
He recorded two receptions for 18 yards against the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Wild Card game.
[6] On March 5, 2010, Manumaleuna signed a five-year $15 million deal ($6.1 guaranteed) contract with the Chicago Bears on the first day of free agency.
Manumaleuna's off-the-field interests include playing basketball and spending time with his family.