Michael Hoomanawanui life and biography

Michael Hoomanawanui is an American football tight end for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Rams in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He attended the University of Illinois. He also attended Central Catholic High school in Bloomington, Illinois. He is nicknamed "Uh-Oh" for his lengthy last name.

Pro Highlights:
He has good size and flashes the ability to smother opponents when blocking on the edge. He shows good hand-eye coordination and has a wide receiving radius.

Possesses great height and a thick, muscular build. Shows the ability to engulf defenders when blocking in the running game. Has big, strong hands and catches the ball away from his body with ease. Very agile for his size and can find soft spots in zone coverage.

St. Louis Rams

He was drafted by the Rams in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. On June 26, 2010 he signed a four-year, $2.0 million contract including a $215,000 signing bonus. He made the opening day roster and in his first NFL game he suffered a high-ankle sprain and is expected to miss at least a month to six weeks .

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