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{{short description|American football tight end}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1988)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Michael Hoomanawanui
| name = Michael Hoomanawanui
| image = Michael Hoomanawanui 2016.jpg
| image = Michael Hoomanawanui 2016.jpg
| image_size = 250px
| image_size = 250px
| caption = Hoomanawanui in 2016
| caption = Hoomanawanui in 2016
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| number = 86, 47, 84
| current_team = Free agent
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| position = [[Tight end]]
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| number =
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|07|4}}
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| position = [[Tight end]]
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| birth_place = [[Bloomington, Illinois]], U.S.
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|07|4}}
| height_ft = 6
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| birth_place = [[Bloomington, Illinois]]
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 4
| height_in = 4
| weight_lbs = 265
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| high_school = [[Central Catholic High School (Bloomington, Illinois)|Central Catholic]]<br/>(Bloomington, Illinois)
| weight_lbs = 265
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| college = [[Illinois Fighting Illini football|Illinois]]
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| high_school = [[Central Catholic High School (Bloomington, Illinois)|Central Catholic]]<br/>([[Bloomington, Illinois]])
| draftyear = 2010
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| college = [[Illinois Fighting Illini football|Illinois]]
| highlights =
| draftround = 5
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| draftpick = 132
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* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl XLIX|XLIX]])
| draftyear = 2010
| pastteams =
| draftround = 5
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| draftpick = 132
| teams =
* [[St. Louis Rams]] ({{NFL Year|2010}}–{{NFL Year|2011}})
* [[St. Louis Rams]] ({{NFL Year|2010}}–{{NFL Year|2011}})
* [[Washington Commanders|Washington Redskins]] (2012)*<ref>{{cite web |title=Transactions |url=https://www.nfl.com/transactions/league/signings/2012/9?after=AAAH3AAAAAkAAAAEAAAAAAAI07k= |website=NFL.com |access-date=14 October 2024}}</ref>
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})
* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
| status =
| highlights =
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* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl XLIX|XLIX]])
| statseason = 2018
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| statlabel1 = [[Reception (American football)|Receptions]]
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| statvalue1 = 57
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| statlabel1 = [[Reception (American football)|Receptions]]
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| statlabel2 = [[Receiving yards]]
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| statvalue1 = 57
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| statvalue2 = 646
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| statlabel2 = [[Receiving yards]]
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| statlabel3 = [[Average|Receiving average]]
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| statvalue2 = 646
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| statvalue3 = 11.3
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| statlabel3 = [[Average|Receiving average]]
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| statlabel4 = [[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]]
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| statvalue3 = 11.3
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| statvalue4 = 8
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| statlabel4 = [[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]]
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| pfr = H/HoomMi00
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| statvalue4 = 8
| nfl = HOO548774
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| pfr = H/HoomMi00
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'''Michael Patrick Hoomanawanui''' ({{IPAc-en|ˌ|h|oʊ|ʔ|oʊ|m|ə|ˌ|n|ɑː|w|ɑː|ˈ|n|uː|i}}; born July 4, 1988) is an [[American football]] [[tight end]] of [[Native Hawaiian|Hawaiian]] and Italian-Irish descent who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the [[St. Louis Rams]] in the fifth round (132nd overall) of the [[2010 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Illinois Fighting Illini football|University of Illinois]].
'''Michael Patrick Hoomanawanui''' ({{IPAc-en|ˌ|h|oʊ|ʔ|oʊ|m|ə|ˌ|n|ɑː|w|ɑː|ˈ|n|uː|i}} {{Respell|HOH|oh|mə|NAH|wah|NOO|ee}};<ref>{{Cite web |title=Michael Hoomanawanui Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HoomMi00.htm |access-date=March 9, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> nicknamed "'''Hoo Man'''" and "'''Uh-Oh'''",<ref name="f849">{{cite web | last=Reiss | first=Mike | title=Personable Hoomanawanui checks in | website=ESPN.com | date=2012-09-06 | url=https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4729046/personable-hoomanawanui-checks-in | access-date=2024-10-31}}</ref> born July 4, 1988) is a former [[American football]] [[tight end]] of [[Native Hawaiian|Hawaiian]] and Italian-Irish descent. He was selected by the [[St. Louis Rams]] in the fifth round (132nd overall) of the [[2010 NFL draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Illinois Fighting Illini football|University of Illinois]].


==Early years==
==Early life==
Hoomanawanui attended [[Epiphany Elementary and Junior High School]] and [[Central Catholic High School (Bloomington, Illinois)|Central Catholic High School]] in [[Bloomington, Illinois]]. He was a ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'' and ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' First-team All-State selection and a First-team All-Cornbelt Conference selection after making 50 receptions for 843 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior. He led the team with 139 tackles and eight sacks on defense. Hoomanawanui also lettered in basketball during freshman, sophomore and junior years.
Hoomanawanui attended [[Epiphany Elementary and Junior High School]] and [[Central Catholic High School (Bloomington, Illinois)|Central Catholic High School]] in [[Bloomington, Illinois]]. He was a ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'' and ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' First-team All-State selection and a First-team All-Cornbelt Conference selection after making 50 receptions for 843 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior. He led the team with 139 tackles and eight sacks on defense. Hoomanawanui also lettered in basketball during freshman, sophomore and junior years.


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| dash = 4.77
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| cone drill = 7.67
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| note = All values from Illinois Pro Day.}}
| note = All values from Illinois [[Pro Day]].}}


===St. Louis Rams===
===St. Louis Rams===
[[File:Michael Hoomanawanui.JPG|thumb|left|200px|Hoomanawanui playing for the St. Louis Rams in 2010.]]
[[File:Michael Hoomanawanui.JPG|thumb|left|200px|Hoomanawanui playing for the St. Louis Rams in 2010.]]
He was drafted by the [[St. Louis Rams]] in the fifth round of the [[2010 NFL Draft]]. On June 26, 2010, he signed a four-year, $2.4 million contract including a $215,000 signing bonus. During his rookie year in 2010, Hoomanawanui played 8 games (started three) making 13 receptions for 146 yards and three touchdowns. In 2011, he started eight games making seven catches for 83 yards. He was cut on September 2, 2012.<ref name=claim>{{cite news|last=Thomas|first=Jim|title=Rams claim 2; Hoomanawanui, Ojinnaka cut|url=http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-report/rams-claim-hoomanawanui-ojinnaka-cut/article_a7cbc5b2-f54f-11e1-8b4c-001a4bcf6878.html|accessdate=September 3, 2012|newspaper=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=September 1, 2012}}</ref>
He was drafted by the [[St. Louis Rams]] in the fifth round of the [[2010 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On June 26, 2010, he signed a four-year, $2.4 million contract including a $215,000 signing bonus. During his rookie year in 2010, Hoomanawanui played 8 games (started three) making 13 receptions for 146 yards and three touchdowns. In 2011, he started eight games making seven catches for 83 yards. He was cut on September 2, 2012.<ref name=claim>{{cite news|last=Thomas|first=Jim|title=Rams claim 2; Hoomanawanui, Ojinnaka cut|url=http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-report/rams-claim-hoomanawanui-ojinnaka-cut/article_a7cbc5b2-f54f-11e1-8b4c-001a4bcf6878.html|access-date=September 3, 2012|newspaper=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=September 1, 2012}}</ref>


===New England Patriots===
===New England Patriots===
On September 5, 2012, Hoomanawanui signed with the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>[http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4728944/hoomanawanui-signs-per-agent Patriots sign TE Hoomanawanui - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston]</ref> During his first season with New England in 2012, Hoomanawanui played 14 games (started six) making five catches for 109 yards. He made his first career postseason start in the AFC Championship in a 28–13 loss against the [[Baltimore Ravens]].
On September 5, 2012, Hoomanawanui signed with the [[New England Patriots]].<ref name="s634">{{cite web | last=Reiss | first=Mike | title=Patriots sign TE Hoomanawanui | website=ESPN.com | date=2012-09-05 | url=https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4728944/hoomanawanui-signs-per-agent | access-date=2024-10-31}}</ref> During his first season with New England in 2012, Hoomanawanui played 14 games (started six) making five catches for 109 yards. He made his first career postseason start in the AFC Championship in a 28–13 loss against the [[Baltimore Ravens]].


On April 15, 2013, Hoomanawanui signed his free agent tender to remain with the Patriots. During the 2013 year, Hoomanawanui appeared in 13 games (started 10), made 12 catches for 136 yards and a one-handed touchdown catch in a loss to the Miami Dolphins. His efforts helped the Patriots to the AFC Championship again, only to lose to the [[Denver Broncos]], 26–16.
On April 15, 2013, Hoomanawanui signed his free agent tender to remain with the Patriots. During the 2013 year, Hoomanawanui appeared in 13 games (started 10), made 12 catches for 136 yards and a one-handed touchdown catch in a loss to the Miami Dolphins. His efforts helped the Patriots to the AFC Championship again, only to lose to the [[Denver Broncos]], 26–16.


On March 10, 2014 it was announced Hoomanawanui re-signed with the Patriots for an additional two seasons.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wilson|first=Aaron|title=Source: Patriots resigning Michael Hoomanawanu to two year deal|url=http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Source-Patriots-resigning-Michael-Hoomanawanui-to-twoyear-deal.html|publisher=Nationalfootballpost.com|accessdate=March 10, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311050649/http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Source-Patriots-resigning-Michael-Hoomanawanui-to-twoyear-deal.html|archivedate=March 11, 2014|df=}}</ref> During the 2014 year, Hoomanawanui played 12 games (started six), made three catches for 44 yards.
On March 10, 2014, it was announced Hoomanawanui re-signed with the Patriots for an additional two seasons.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wilson|first=Aaron|title=Source: Patriots resigning Michael Hoomanawanu to two year deal|url=http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Source-Patriots-resigning-Michael-Hoomanawanui-to-twoyear-deal.html|publisher=Nationalfootballpost.com|access-date=March 10, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311050649/http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Source-Patriots-resigning-Michael-Hoomanawanui-to-twoyear-deal.html|archive-date=March 11, 2014}}</ref> During the 2014 year, Hoomanawanui played 12 games (started six), made three catches for 44 yards.


Hoomanawanui earned his first Super Bowl appearance after the Patriots' 45–7 win over the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in the 2014 AFC Championship Game, where he had one reception for six yards. Before that, he recorded four catches for 43 yards in the team's 35–31 Divisional round victory over the Baltimore Ravens. During [[Super Bowl XLIX]] against the [[Seattle Seahawks]], Hoomanawanui caught one pass for four yards in the first quarter. Hoomanawanui received his first career championship title as the Patriots won the Super Bowl, 28–24, over the Seahawks.
Hoomanawanui earned his first Super Bowl appearance after the Patriots' 45–7 win over the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in the 2014 AFC Championship Game, where he had one reception for six yards. Before that, he recorded four catches for 43 yards in the team's 35–31 Divisional round victory over the Baltimore Ravens. During [[Super Bowl XLIX]] against the [[Seattle Seahawks]], Hoomanawanui caught one pass for four yards in the first quarter. Hoomanawanui received his first career championship title as the Patriots won the Super Bowl, 28–24, over the Seahawks.


===New Orleans Saints===
===New Orleans Saints===
On September 30, 2015, Hoomanawanui was traded to the [[New Orleans Saints]] in return for Saints defensive lineman [[Akiem Hicks]].<ref>Brett Martel, [http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2015/09/30/saints-trade-hicks-patriots-for-hoomanawanui/QJljcOTewZxg0yr8WrtX7L/story.html "Saints trade DT Hicks to Patriots for TE Hoomanawanui"], [[Associated Press]] at [[Boston.com]], September 30, 2015.</ref> He mainly played at [[fullback (gridiron football)|fullback]] and [[tight end]] in blocking situations, catching 11 passes for 76 yards and three touchdowns in his first season with the Saints.
On September 30, 2015, Hoomanawanui was traded to the [[New Orleans Saints]] in return for Saints defensive lineman [[Akiem Hicks]].<ref>Brett Martel, [http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2015/09/30/saints-trade-hicks-patriots-for-hoomanawanui/QJljcOTewZxg0yr8WrtX7L/story.html "Saints trade DT Hicks to Patriots for TE Hoomanawanui"], [[Associated Press]] at [[Boston.com]], September 30, 2015.</ref> He mainly played at [[fullback (gridiron football)|fullback]] and [[tight end]] in blocking situations, catching 11 passes for 76 yards and three touchdowns in his first season with the Saints.


On September 3, 2016, Hoomanawanui was placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{cite web|title=Saints cut Khalif Barnes, Travaris Cadet in getting roster to 53|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/09/03/saints-cut-khalif-barnes-travaris-cadet-in-getting-roster-to-53/|last=Gantt|first=Darin|website=NBCSports.com}}</ref>
On September 3, 2016, Hoomanawanui was placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{cite web|title=Saints cut Khalif Barnes, Travaris Cadet in getting roster to 53|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/09/03/saints-cut-khalif-barnes-travaris-cadet-in-getting-roster-to-53/|last=Gantt|first=Darin|website=NBCSports.com|date=September 4, 2016 }}</ref>


In 2017, Hoomanawanui played in 14 games, recording six receptions for 52 yards and one touchdown.
In 2017, Hoomanawanui played in 14 games, recording six receptions for 52 yards and one touchdown.
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On September 1, 2018, Hoomanawanui was placed on injured reserve with a neck injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53|url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-make-roster-reductions-to-53|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=September 1, 2018}}</ref>
On September 1, 2018, Hoomanawanui was placed on injured reserve with a neck injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53|url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-make-roster-reductions-to-53|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=September 1, 2018}}</ref>


===Regular season statistics===
===NFL statistics===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
|-
! Year !! Team !! GP !! REC !! YDS !! AVG !! YDS/G !! LONG !! TD !! 20+ !! 40+ !! 1st !! FUM
! Year !! Team !! GP !! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Y/G !! Long !! TD !! 20+ !! 40+ !! FD !! Fum
|-
|-
| [[2010 NFL season|2010]] || [[2010 St. Louis Rams season|STL]] || 8 || 13 || 146 || 11.2 || 18.2 || 36 || 3 || 2 || 0 || 9 || 0
! [[2010 NFL season|2010]] || [[2010 St. Louis Rams season|STL]]
| 8 || 13 || 146 || 11.2 || 18.2 || 36 || 3 || 2 || 0 || 9 || 0
|-
|-
| [[2011 NFL season|2011]] || [[2011 St. Louis Rams season|STL]] || 8 || 7 || 83 || 11.9 || 10.4 || 27 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 4 || 0
! [[2011 NFL season|2011]] || [[2011 St. Louis Rams season|STL]]
| 8 || 7 || 83 || 11.9 || 10.4 || 27 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 4 || 0
|-
|-
| [[2012 NFL season|2012]] || [[2012 New England Patriots season|NE]] || 14 || 5 || 109 || 21.8 || 7.8 || 41 || 0 || 2 || 1 || 4 || 0
! [[2012 NFL season|2012]] || [[2012 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| 14 || 5 || 109 || 21.8 || 7.8 || 41 || 0 || 2 || 1 || 4 || 0
|-
|-
| [[2013 NFL season|2013]] || [[2013 New England Patriots season|NE]] || 13 || 12 || 136 || 11.3 || 10.5 || 19 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 7 || 0
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] || [[2013 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| 13 || 12 || 136 || 11.3 || 10.5 || 19 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 7 || 0
|-
|-
| [[2014 NFL season|2014]] || [[2014 New England Patriots season|NE]] || 16 || 3 || 44 || 14.7 || 2.8 || 23 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 0
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] || [[2014 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| 16 || 3 || 44 || 14.7 || 2.8 || 23 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 0
|-
|-
| [[2015 NFL season|2015]] || [[2015 New Orleans Saints season|NO]] || 12 || 11 || 76 || 6.9 || 6.3 || 19 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 4 || 1
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] || [[2015 New Orleans Saints season|NO]]
| 12 || 11 || 76 || 6.9 || 6.3 || 19 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 4 || 1
|-
|-
| [[2017 NFL season|2017]] || [[2017 New Orleans Saints season|NO]] || 14 || 6 || 52 || 8.7 || 3.7 || 25 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 0
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] || [[2016 New Orleans Saints season|NO]]
| 0 || colspan="10"| ''Did not play''
|-
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] || [[2017 New Orleans Saints season|NO]]
| 14 || 6 || 52 || 8.7 || 3.7 || 25 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 0
|-
|-
! colspan="2"| Total || 85 || 57 || 646 || 11.3 || 7.6 || 41 || 8 || 7 || 1 || 32 || 1
! colspan="2"| Total || 85 || 57 || 646 || 11.3 || 7.6 || 41 || 8 || 7 || 1 || 32 || 1
|}<ref>{{cite web|title=MICHAEL HOOMANAWANUI|url=http://www.patriots.com/team/roster/Michael-Hoomanawanui/fe2aaf53-d0a4-4d14-9de6-3f6abbe98a05|publisher=New England Patriots|accessdate=December 30, 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101225341/http://www.patriots.com/team/roster/Michael-Hoomanawanui/fe2aaf53-d0a4-4d14-9de6-3f6abbe98a05|archivedate=January 1, 2014|df=}}</ref>
|}<ref>{{cite web|title=MICHAEL HOOMANAWANUI|url=http://www.patriots.com/team/roster/Michael-Hoomanawanui/fe2aaf53-d0a4-4d14-9de6-3f6abbe98a05|publisher=New England Patriots|access-date=December 30, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101225341/http://www.patriots.com/team/roster/Michael-Hoomanawanui/fe2aaf53-d0a4-4d14-9de6-3f6abbe98a05|archive-date=January 1, 2014}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100422213547/http://www.fightingillini.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/hoomanawanui_michael00.html Illinois Fighting Illini bio]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100422213547/http://www.fightingillini.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/hoomanawanui_michael00.html Illinois Fighting Illini bio]
* [http://www.neworleanssaints.com/team/roster/Michael-Hoomanawanui/b01f015e-d408-4603-911c-cf7117ac4631 New Orleans Saints]


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Latest revision as of 19:58, 26 November 2024

Michael Hoomanawanui
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Hoomanawanui in 2016
No. 86, 47, 84
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1988-07-04) July 4, 1988 (age 36)
Bloomington, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school:Central Catholic
(Bloomington, Illinois)
College:Illinois
NFL draft:2010 / round: 5 / pick: 132
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:57
Receiving yards:646
Receiving average:11.3
Receiving touchdowns:8
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Michael Patrick Hoomanawanui (/ˌhoʊʔoʊməˌnɑːwɑːˈnuːi/ HOH-oh-mə-NAH-wah-NOO-ee;[2] nicknamed "Hoo Man" and "Uh-Oh",[3] born July 4, 1988) is a former American football tight end of Hawaiian and Italian-Irish descent. He was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the fifth round (132nd overall) of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football at University of Illinois.

Early life

[edit]

Hoomanawanui attended Epiphany Elementary and Junior High School and Central Catholic High School in Bloomington, Illinois. He was a Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times First-team All-State selection and a First-team All-Cornbelt Conference selection after making 50 receptions for 843 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior. He led the team with 139 tackles and eight sacks on defense. Hoomanawanui also lettered in basketball during freshman, sophomore and junior years.

College career

[edit]

As a freshman, he played in 10 games, starting three at tight end. In 2007, he played in 11 games, starting five at tight end. As a junior, in 2008, he earned Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors by both the media and coaches after playing in all 12 games and eight starts at tight end. He ended the season with 25 catches for 312 yards and two touchdowns. In the 2009 season Hoomanawanui played in eight games, starting five. He ended the season with 10 receptions for 114 yards.

Professional career

[edit]
Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press Wonderlic
6 ft 3+5⁄8 in
(1.92 m) 		264 lb
(120 kg) 		4.77 s 1.67 s 2.76 s 4.52 s 7.67 s 32+1⁄2 in
(0.83 m)		 9 ft 2 in
(2.79 m)		 25 reps x
All values from Illinois Pro Day.

St. Louis Rams

[edit]
Hoomanawanui playing for the St. Louis Rams in 2010.

He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL draft.[4] On June 26, 2010, he signed a four-year, $2.4 million contract including a $215,000 signing bonus. During his rookie year in 2010, Hoomanawanui played 8 games (started three) making 13 receptions for 146 yards and three touchdowns. In 2011, he started eight games making seven catches for 83 yards. He was cut on September 2, 2012.[5]

New England Patriots

[edit]

On September 5, 2012, Hoomanawanui signed with the New England Patriots.[6] During his first season with New England in 2012, Hoomanawanui played 14 games (started six) making five catches for 109 yards. He made his first career postseason start in the AFC Championship in a 28–13 loss against the Baltimore Ravens.

On April 15, 2013, Hoomanawanui signed his free agent tender to remain with the Patriots. During the 2013 year, Hoomanawanui appeared in 13 games (started 10), made 12 catches for 136 yards and a one-handed touchdown catch in a loss to the Miami Dolphins. His efforts helped the Patriots to the AFC Championship again, only to lose to the Denver Broncos, 26–16.

On March 10, 2014, it was announced Hoomanawanui re-signed with the Patriots for an additional two seasons.[7] During the 2014 year, Hoomanawanui played 12 games (started six), made three catches for 44 yards.

Hoomanawanui earned his first Super Bowl appearance after the Patriots' 45–7 win over the Indianapolis Colts in the 2014 AFC Championship Game, where he had one reception for six yards. Before that, he recorded four catches for 43 yards in the team's 35–31 Divisional round victory over the Baltimore Ravens. During Super Bowl XLIX against the Seattle Seahawks, Hoomanawanui caught one pass for four yards in the first quarter. Hoomanawanui received his first career championship title as the Patriots won the Super Bowl, 28–24, over the Seahawks.

New Orleans Saints

[edit]

On September 30, 2015, Hoomanawanui was traded to the New Orleans Saints in return for Saints defensive lineman Akiem Hicks.[8] He mainly played at fullback and tight end in blocking situations, catching 11 passes for 76 yards and three touchdowns in his first season with the Saints.

On September 3, 2016, Hoomanawanui was placed on injured reserve.[9]

In 2017, Hoomanawanui played in 14 games, recording six receptions for 52 yards and one touchdown.

On September 1, 2018, Hoomanawanui was placed on injured reserve with a neck injury.[10]

NFL statistics

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Year Team GP Rec Yds Avg Y/G Long TD 20+ 40+ FD Fum
2010 STL 8 13 146 11.2 18.2 36 3 2 0 9 0
2011 STL 8 7 83 11.9 10.4 27 0 1 0 4 0
2012 NE 14 5 109 21.8 7.8 41 0 2 1 4 0
2013 NE 13 12 136 11.3 10.5 19 1 0 0 7 0
2014 NE 16 3 44 14.7 2.8 23 0 1 0 2 0
2015 NO 12 11 76 6.9 6.3 19 3 0 0 4 1
2016 NO 0 Did not play
2017 NO 14 6 52 8.7 3.7 25 1 1 0 2 0
Total 85 57 646 11.3 7.6 41 8 7 1 32 1

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References

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  1. ^ "Transactions". NFL.com. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "Michael Hoomanawanui Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  3. ^ Reiss, Mike (September 6, 2012). "Personable Hoomanawanui checks in". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  4. ^ "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  5. ^ Thomas, Jim (September 1, 2012). "Rams claim 2; Hoomanawanui, Ojinnaka cut". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
  6. ^ Reiss, Mike (September 5, 2012). "Patriots sign TE Hoomanawanui". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  7. ^ Wilson, Aaron. "Source: Patriots resigning Michael Hoomanawanu to two year deal". Nationalfootballpost.com. Archived from the original on March 11, 2014. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  8. ^ Brett Martel, "Saints trade DT Hicks to Patriots for TE Hoomanawanui", Associated Press at Boston.com, September 30, 2015.
  9. ^ Gantt, Darin (September 4, 2016). "Saints cut Khalif Barnes, Travaris Cadet in getting roster to 53". NBCSports.com.
  10. ^ "New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 1, 2018.
  11. ^ "MICHAEL HOOMANAWANUI". New England Patriots. Archived from the original on January 1, 2014. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
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