A 4th-round pick (129th overall) in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Arizona, Brandon Manumaleuna has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2010 with CHI, a career spanning 10 NFL seasons. His size stands out most — the 86th percentile at the position. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 115 catches for 1,008 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Size
6'2", 295#
College
Arizona
Draft
Rd 4, 129th overall (2001)
Seasons
2001–2010
2004 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology65th percentile among TEs · limited sample
14 games · 0 targets
2004 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed6▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst8▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.
Agility25▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).
Size86▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat50▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share50▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Shareno data▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume50▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 10 NFL seasons on file, Brandon Manumaleuna has played in 97 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: LAR (2001–2005), LAC (2006–2009), CHI (2010).
He has rushed for 18 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 115 passes for 1,008 yards and 13 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2003 with LAR: 238 yards and 2 touchdowns in 15 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game8 vs CIN, 2003 Week 16
- Most receiving yards in a game56 on 3 catches vs ATL, 2003 Week 6
2004 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 9 1.3/g | 103 15/g | 0 |
| Away | 7 | 6 0.9/g | 71 10/g | 1 |
| In division | 5 | 6 1.2/g | 52 10/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 9 | 9 1.0/g | 122 14/g | 0 |
| In wins | 7 | 8 1.1/g | 78 11/g | 1 |
| In losses | 7 | 7 1.0/g | 96 14/g | 0 |
| On grass | 4 | 3 0.8/g | 38 10/g | 0 |
| On turf | 10 | 12 1.2/g | 136 14/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 8 | 9 1.1/g | 103 13/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 6 | 6 1.0/g | 71 12/g | 1 |
2004 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | ATL | 1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 2 | ATL | — | 38.5 |
| Week 3 | NO | 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 33.7 |
| Week 4 | SF | 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD | 37.6 |
| Week 5 | SEA | 3 rec, 33 yds, 1 TD | 68 |
| Week 6 | TB | — | 38.1 |
| Week 9 | NE | 3 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD | 53.1 |
| Week 10 | SEA | 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 42.5 |
| Week 11 | BUF | — | 43.5 |
| Week 12 | GB | 1 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD | 51.8 |
| Week 13 | SF | — | 40 |
| Week 14 | CAR | — | 40.4 |
| Week 15 | ARI | 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | 42.5 |
| Week 16 | PHI | 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 36.5 |
| Week 17 | NYJ | 2 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD | 51.2 |
Brandon Manumaleuna — common questions
- What position does Brandon Manumaleuna play?
- Brandon Manumaleuna is listed as a TE.
- Which teams has Brandon Manumaleuna played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brandon Manumaleuna has played for LAR (2001–2005), LAC (2006–2009), CHI (2010).
- Where did Brandon Manumaleuna go to college?
- Brandon Manumaleuna played college football at Arizona.
- When was Brandon Manumaleuna drafted?
- Brandon Manumaleuna was selected in round 4, 129th overall, of the 2001 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Brandon Manumaleuna scored?
- Brandon Manumaleuna has 13 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (13 receiving).
- What is Brandon Manumaleuna's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Brandon Manumaleuna rated 49.9 for 2010, the 66th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
- Jay CutlerQB · 2010
- Matt ForteRB · 2010
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- Earl BennettWR · 2010
- Devin HesterWR · 2010
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- Anthony HenryCB · pick 97
- Bill GramaticaK · pick 98
- Roberto GarzaC · pick 99
- Rudi JohnsonRB · pick 100
- Jamie HendersonDB · pick 101
- Matt StewartLB · pick 102
- Karon RileyLB · pick 103
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