Pronounced with seven syllables: "uh-oh-man-OW-uh-NEW-ee," Michael is a 2006 graduate of Central Catholic H.S. in Bloomington, IN where he sneaked away from the Hoosiers and before that was named a Chicago Tribune first-team All-State performer, a Chicago Sun-Times first-team All-Stater, a PrepStar All-Midwest Region pick, and a Champaign News-Gazette All-State selection. Michael was 3-star recruit coming out and did Rivals.com rank one of the highest tight ends in the country. He made 50 receptions for 843 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior and also led team with 139 tackles and eight sacks on defense. Hoomanawanui lettered in basketball during freshman, sophomore and junior years.
At Illinois, Michael redshirted as a true freshman, and then caught 5 balls for 64 yards and two Touchdowns as a sophomore in 2007. In 2008, he earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors by both the media and coaches while playing in all 12 games and starting eight at tight end. He collected 25 balls for 312 yards and 2 Touchdowns. In 2009 he caught 10 balls for 114 yards with no TDs.
Hoomanawanui is a big target that excels as a solid in-line blocker. Despite his big and physical side, he can slip off the line and down the seam quickly. He has strong hands and is known to rip the ball away from defenders. His massive size for a Tight End and sub-4.80 40-yard dash is a very unusual combination. Has been productive in an option-oriented offense and should make a great addition to the Rams. The 22 year old has already made a big impact with 13 catches and 3 touchdowns in the first 7 games of his career.
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Michael Hoomanawanui Game Worn “1st Career NFL Touchdown” Black and White Nike Gloves (Worn against Tampa Bay Bucs on October 24th, 2010)
Hoomanawanui wore these outstanding nike vapor jet black and white gloves on October 24th, 2010 against the Tampa Bay Bucs for his 1st Career NFL Touchdown. The Bucs stunned the Rams 18-17 behind a go ahead touchdown by Bucs running back Cadillac Williams with 10 seconds to go. The Rams rookie tight end had 2 catches for 12 yards including his 1st Career NFL Touchdown, a 2-yard pass from quarterback Sam Bradford. The gloves show great use and have been signed by Hoomanawanui in blue sharpie and he has added to the left glove “1st NFL TD 10/24/10.” Awesome!
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Michael Hoomanawanui Game Worn “1st Career NFL Touchdown” Elbow Bands (Worn against Tampa Bay Bucs on October 24th, 2010)
Hoomanawanui wore these white NFL equipment bands around his elbows on October 24th, 2010 against the Tampa Bay Bucs for his 1st Career NFL Touchdown. The Bucs stunned the Rams 18-17 behind a go ahead touchdown by Bucs running back Cadillac Williams with 10 seconds to go. The Rams rookie tight end had 2 catches for 12 yards including his 1st Career NFL Touchdown, a 2-yard pass from quarterback Sam Bradford. The bands show great use and have been signed by Hoomanawanui in blue sharpie. Awesome!
Michael Hoomanawanui Game Worn And Signed Nike Cleats
The following Blue and White Size 14.5 Nike Superbad Cleats were worn by the future NFL tight end during the 2009 season. One cleat has been signed “Game Worn Cleats Michael Hoomanawanui.” His #16 is written in red marker on each inside heel and they show good use.
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Michael Hoomanawanui Signed and Worn Senior Bowl Practice Cleats
The following Black and White Nike Cleats were worn by the future NFL tight end in practice before the Senior Bowl game. They have been signed “Senior Bowl 2010 Michael Hoomanawanui.” His #16 is written in black marker on each heel and they show minimal use.
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Michael Hoomanawanui Signed and Worn Senior Bowl Practice Gloves
The following Under Armour camouflage gloves were worn by the future NFL tight end in practice before the Senior Bowl. They show good use and one glove has been signed “Senior Bowl Gloves.”
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Michael Hoomanawanui Autographed and Worn Senior Bowl Practice Jersey
Hoomanawanui wore the following Under Armour Jersey in practice leading up to the Senior Bowl, which he participated in on January 30th, 2010. The future NFL tight end has signed the front in black sharpie “My Senior Bowl Practice Jersey, Michael Hoomanawanui.” The jersey shows light use.
