Manase Tonga life and biography

Manase Tonga is an American football running back who is currently a member of the Oakland Raiders. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2010, cut at the conclusion of the preseason, and subsequently signed to the Practice squad. He played college football at Brigham Young University.

High school and College:

Tonga attended Aragon High School in San Mateo, California, where he was a All-County and All-League selection he also had his jersey retired. He also holds several rushing records at Aragon High School, including yards in a season and game.

After graduating from high school and serving a LDS church mission to Honduras, Tonga attended Brigham Young University and served as a lead blocker for all-time rusher Harvey Unga. Tonga scored 22 touchdowns both rushing and receiving.

PRO:

Tonga was signed by the Oakland Raiders in April 2010 after going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft. He was cut by the Oakland Raiders in September 2010 when teams were required to get rosters down to 53 players, but then was re-signed to the Practice squad.

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