In 2013, the San Diego Chargers drafted Manti Te’o out of Notre Dame University with their second-round pick — 38th overall. Te’o was dominant in college and was looking to bring that same hype to the next level and ultimately, the New Orleans Saints.
In his rookie season, Te’o got off to a rough start. He sustained a foot injury in preseason that caused him to miss his entire rookie preseason and the first three games of the regular season.
Te’o ended the 2013 season with 61 tackles in 13 games.
Te’o hoped the 2014 season would be smoother but it proved to be just as complicated.