Freddy Keiaho Explained

Freddy Keiaho
Number:54
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:18 December 1982
Birth Place:Suva, Fiji
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:226
High School:Ventura (CA) Buena
College:San Diego State
Draftyear:2006
Draftround:3
Draftpick:94
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:249
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:5
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:1
Pfr:KeiaFr20

Freddy Keiaho, born Naivote Taulawakeiaho, (born) December 18, 1982) is a Fijian former professional American football linebacker. He played college football for the San Diego State University Aztecs, and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2006 NFL draft. He was a part of the Colts' Super Bowl XLI victory against the Chicago Bears. He joined the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2010 season.

Early life and college

Keiaho was born Naivote Taulawakeiaho in Suva, Fiji. He grew up in Ventura, California and played high school football for Buena High School,[1] where he was a star athlete. Freddy's older brother, George, was a star running back at Buena High School, rushing for 6,615 yards from 1990 to 1993 before accepting a scholarship to Washington and later attending California Lutheran University. His other older brother, Roger Keiaho, is the lead singer of the rock band Rey Fresco.

Keiaho attended San Diego State University, where he played for the San Diego State Aztecs football team.

Professional career

Keiahi was drafted into the National Football League in 2006, being picked up by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2006 NFL draft.[2] As such he became the first Fijian ever drafted into the NFL. He played with the Colts for four seasons, 2006–2009. In 2010, he was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[3] After spending most of the 2010 season on injured reserve,[4] he was released with an injury settlement in December 2010.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Freddy Keiaho . Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame . 29 April 2023.
  2. Web site: 2006 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-09 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. Web site: Free agent Freddy Keiaho signs with Jaguars . Florida Times-Union . 30 April 2010 . 29 April 2023.
  4. Web site: Jaguars place linebacker Keiaho on injured reserve . Florida Times-Union . 20 August 2010 . 29 April 2023.
  5. http://nflbuzz.yardbarker.com/blog/nflbuzz/jaguars_release_linebacker/3810015 Jaguars release linebacker