Freddy Keiaho

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 drafted 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.

Freddy Keiaho
No. 54
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1982-12-18) December 18, 1982
Suva, Fiji
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:226 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:Ventura (CA) Buena
College:San Diego State
NFL Draft:2006 / Round: 3 / Pick: 94
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:243
Sacks:1.5
INT:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Early life

Keiaho was born Naivote Taulawakeiaho in Suva, Fiji. He grew up in Ventura, California and played high school football for Buena High School, 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 1990-1993 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.

Football career

Keiaho attended San Diego State University, where he played for the San Diego State Aztecs football team. He 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. 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. After spending most of the 2010 season on injured reserve, he was released with an injury settlement in December 2010.[1]

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