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305 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
Anchorage,
Alaska
Last School
Timpview High School
Roster Years
2007 | 2010-2013
Career Summary
Eathyn Manumaleuna came to BYU after helping Timpview High School to a state championship in 2006. As a four-time letterman at BYU he played in 56 games with 51 starts. Manumaleuna registered 144 total tackles and 6.5 sacks during his career. He helped BYU to a No. 13 national ranking in total defense in 2011. As a freshman he was also part of a defensive effort ranked No. 9 in the nation in rush defense and scoring defense. Manumaleuna received four national and independent honors as a Cougar. See the season summary tabs below and the recognition and stats tabs for more details.
Professional
- Signed free agent deal with the New York Giants in 2014
Personal
- Parents are Leroy and Lani
- Married to wife Vea and has one son Benson
- Oldest of five children
- Has one brother and three sisters
- Uncle Frank (UCLA) and cousin Brandon (Arizona) played in the NFL
- Served a mission to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (2008-10)
Before BYU
- A Salt Lake Tribune 4-A first-team All-State selection
- A Daily Herald Elite 11 All-Valley selection
- Ranked second on the roster with five sacks, four hurries and three forced fumbles
- Part of an offensive line that helped produce a 1,700-yard rusher and a 1,400-yard passer
- Helped lead Timpview HS to the 2006 4-A State Championship title
- Played for former BYU standout Louis Wong at Timpview HS
- Blocked for an offense that produced 26.5 points per game
- High school teammate of BYU players Houston Reynolds and cousin of Famika Anae
- Nephew of BYU offensive coordinator Robert Anae
- Recruited by Oregon
BYU Hall of Fame
Freshman Year
2007
- Earned letterman honors as a freshman
- Started every game at nose tackle as a true freshman
- Recording 25 tackles, including 14 solo takedowns
- Posted three tackles for loss and one sack with one quarterback hurry and one pass defended ...
- Blocked UCLA's 28-yard field goal attempt with three seconds on the clock to seal BYU's 17-16 victory in the Las Vegas Bowl
- Had a season-high four tackles vs. Air Force, including a solo sack
Sophmore Year
2010
- Earned letterman honors as a sophomore
- Played in 13 games, starting in eight
- Finished with 27 tackles, including 3 TFL and 2.5 sacks
- Also had one interception and one pass breakup
- Registered 1.5 sacks at Florida State
- Had a season-high 6 tackles vs. Nevada
- Intercepted the first pass of his career vs. New Mexico
- Totaled three tackles at Utah
Junior Year
2011
- Earned letterman honors as a junior
- Started all 13 games at defensive end
- Registered 33 tackles on the year, including 16 solo tackles
- Part of BYU defense ranked No. 19 in rushing defense (112.08 yards allowed)
- Five tackles vs. Ole Miss in season opener
- Four tackles at Texas
- Had three tackles at TCU
- Totaled four tackles vs. Tulsa in Armed Forces Bowl
Senior Year
2013
- Named to the FBS All-Independent First Team
- Holds the record for games played at BYU with 54. Previous record held by David Futrell (53)
- Named to Outland Trophy watch list
- Tallied a career-high 10 tackles (six solo) against Virginia in season opener
- Recorded two straight games with six tackles and one tackle for loss (Texas and Utah)
- Notched six tackles and one tackle for loss against Wisconsin
- Named to the College Sports Madness All-Independent Third Team
- Phil Steele All-Independent First Team
Graduate Year
Redshirt Year
2012
Medical Redshirt Year
2012
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- \r\n Started the first four games before suffering knee injury \r\n
- \r\n Recorded 11 tackles, four tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks \r\n
- \r\n Also forced one fumble, had one quarterback hurry and had a pass breakup \r\n
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Football | May, 10
UPDATED | Four Cougars reach NFL agreements as free agents on Saturday
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ImageFootball | Mar, 14
Former Cougars showcase skills at BYU's Pro Day
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ImageFootball | Feb, 26
Sorensen stands out at NFL Scouting Combine that included five Cougars
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ImageFootball | Feb, 20
Five BYU football players to participate in NFL Scouting Combine
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ImageFootball | Dec, 18
2013 FBS All-Independent Postseason Awards announced
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ImageFootball | Sep, 22
BYU vs Utah postgame notes
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ImageFootball | Aug, 31
BYU vs. UVa postgame notes & quotes
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ImageFootball | Aug, 31
BYU falls in hard-fought season opener to Virginia
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ImageFootball | Jul, 11
Eathyn Manumaleuna named to Outland Trophy watch list
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ImageFootball | Jul, 11
Eathyn Manumaleuna named to Outland Trophy watch list
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ImageFootball | Oct, 15
D-Linemen: Romney Fuga and Eathyn Manumaleuna
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ImageFootball | Oct, 15
D-Linemen: Romney Fuga and Eathyn Manumaleuna
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ImageFootball | Oct, 04
Missions Delayed Seniors' Seasons
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ImageFootball | Aug, 06
Helmets-Only for Day 4 of Fall Camp
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ImageFootball | Nov, 14
Coach Mendenhall Weekly Press Conference - NMSU
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ImageFootball | Nov, 20
Cougars Get Victory On Senior Night
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ImageFootball | Sep, 04
BYU Bests Washington in Season Opener