Manti Te'o was drafted No. 38 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 62 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
2013 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 6 · #38 overall
Manti Te'o Notre Dame Draft
Manti Te'o was drafted No. 38 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 62 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #38
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2013
- NFL games
- 62
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2077th at Notre Dame
The pick
How Manti Te'o came off the board in 2013.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Notre Dame
FBS Ind. at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 241 lbs
- Hometown
- Laie, HI
- Pre-draft board
- No. 21 prospect91.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
62 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 62
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2077th among Notre Dame picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1470% of career value
- Final season
- 20207 years after the draft
Around pick 38
Who came off the board on either side of Manti Te'o.
Mississippi State · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
North Carolina
West Virginia · 2× Pro Bowl
Florida State
Notre Dame in the 2013 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Notre Dame
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Manti Te'o in the 2013 NFL Draft
Manti Te'o is a Linebacker out of Notre Dame selected No. 38 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2013 NFL Draft. 62 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Notre Dame has produced 241 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Manti Te'o drafted?
Manti Te'o was selected No. 38 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/manti-te-o.
What college did Manti Te'o play for?
Manti Te'o played college football at Notre Dame in the FBS Ind.. See every Notre Dame draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/notre-dame-fighting-irish.
How did Manti Te'o's NFL career turn out?
62 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/manti-te-o.