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Manti Malietau Louis Te'o

Manti Te’o is a former NFL linebacker turned broadcaster who now co-hosts Good Morning Football on NFL Network and Good Morning Football Overtime on Roku. He gained national fame as a star player at Notre Dame before embarking on an eight-year NFL career. After retiring from professional football, Te’o joined the NFL Network in 2024, bringing analytical insight and firsthand football experience to fans.

Overview

Manti Malietau Louis Te'o's Profile

Manti Malietau Louis Te’o was born on January 26, 1991, in Laie, Hawaii, into a tight-knit Samoan family deeply rooted in faith and football. He attended Punahou School in Honolulu, where he became one of the nation’s top defensive recruits and led his team to a state football championship in 2008. His standout senior season earned him the Butkus Award as the top high school linebacker in the country.

Te’o went on to enjoy a legendary career at Notre Dame, recording 437 career tackles. He led the Fighting Irish to the 2012 BCS National Championship Game and finished second in the Heisman Trophy race. Despite a catfishing hoax that shadowed his pre-draft buildup, he was selected 38th overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2013 NFL Draft. He went on to play for the Chargers, New Orleans Saints, and Chicago Bears before retiring in 2023.

In 2024, Matni Te’o joined NFL Network as an on-air analyst. He was then elevated to full-time co-host of Good Morning Football in May 2025, following the departure of Akbar Gbajabiamila. He also appeared as part of Netflix’s broadcasting team for the 2024 NFL Christmas Day games. 

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Manti Malietau Louis Te'o
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of Birth: 1991-01-26
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: Polynesian
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Career Start: 2024
  • Years Active: 2
  • Estimated Salary: $500,000–$1 million

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Awards & Nominations

TV Shows​

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Good Morning Football
Good Morning Football

Networks

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NFL NetworkNFL Network

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Personal Life

Family, relationships and background

  • Marriage Jovi Nicole Engbino from 2020 to (A personal trainer and beauty consultant)
  • Hiro Te'o, a biological child with Jovi Nicole Engbino, born in 2021
  • Kyro Te'o, a biological child with Jovi Nicole Engbino, born in 2023

Education

Educational background and qualifications

  • Punahou School, Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Bachelor of Arts in Design from the University of Notre Dame

Net Worth & Income

Income sources, net worth, and properties.

  • Current income from NFL Network hosting and broadcasting roles.
  • Earned approximately $10.4 million across his NFL career.
  • Co-founder and investor in HI 5 Homes, LLC, a real estate investment firm in San Diego.
  • Co-founder of Ohana Homes and Investing, another real estate venture.

Awards

Awards & recognition

  • Maxwell Award — Outstanding College Football Player (2012)
  • Walter Camp Award — College Football Player of the Year (2012)
  • Chuck Bednarik Award — Defensive Player of the Year (2012)
  • Butkus Award — Best Linebacker in College Football (2012)
  • Bronko Nagurski Trophy — Best Defensive Player (2012
  • Lombardi Award — Best Lineman or Linebacker (2012)
  • Lott Trophy — Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year (2012)
  • Butkus Award — Best High School Linebacker in the U.S. (2008)
  • Sporting News High School Athlete of the Year (2008)