Freddy Keiaho (born Naivote Taulawakeiaho; December 18, 1982) is a Fijian former professional player of American football who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the San Diego State 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.
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | December 18, 1982 Suva, Fiji | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 226 lb (103 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Buena (Ventura, California, U.S.) | ||||||||||||
| College: | San Diego State | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2006 / round: 3 / pick: 94 | ||||||||||||
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Early life and college
editKeiaho 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
editIndianapolis Colts
editKeiaho was selected 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. In his rookie season, the Colts defeated the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI, making Keiaho a Super Bowl champion.[3] He played with the Colts for four seasons, 2006–2009.
Jacksonville Jaguars
editOn April 30, 2010, Keiaho signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[4] After spending most of the 2010 season on injured reserve,[5] he was released with an injury settlement in December 2010.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Freddy Keiaho". Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ "2006 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ "Second championship has nice ring to Colts' Keiaho". sandiegouniontribune.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ "Free agent Freddy Keiaho signs with Jaguars". Florida Times-Union. April 30, 2010. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ "Jaguars place linebacker Keiaho on injured reserve". Florida Times-Union. August 20, 2010. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ Jaguars release linebacker[permanent dead link]