Michael Hoomanawanui was signed by the New England Patriots as a free agent on Sept. 5, 2012 … Originally drafted by St. Louis in the fifth round (132nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft … Released by St. Louis (9/2/12).
CAREER TRANSACTIONSMichael Hoomanawanui was signed by the New England Patriots as a free agent on Sept. 5, 2012 … Originally drafted by St. Louis in the fifth round (132nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft … Released by St. Louis (9/2/12).
SEASONAL REVIEWS2012 (14/6, 2/0)
- Plays mainly in a reserve tight end role and as a fullback on offense, starting in three tight end sets.
- Started and caught one pass for a career-long 41 yards to help set up a Patriots touchdown in the loss vs. San Francisco (12/16).
- Was inactive due to injury at Seattle (10/14) and vs. Denver (10/7).
- Made his first start in a Patriots uniform in a three tight end set and caught one pass for four yards at Baltimore (9/23).
2011 (8/8 – St. Louis)
- Played in eight games with three starts and recorded 13 catches for 146 yards and three touchdowns.
- Limited to just eight games as a rookie due to various injuries throughout the year.
- Made his NFL debut vs. Arizona (9/12).
- Caught touchdown passes at Tampa Bay (10/24), vs. Atlanta (11/21) and at Denver (11/28).
- Posted career-highs in catches and yards with four catches for 44 yards vs. Atlanta (11/21).
2011 (8/3 – St. Louis)
- Played in eight games with three starts and recorded 13 catches for 146 yards and three touchdowns.
- Limited to just eight games as a rookie due to various injuries throughout the year.
- Made his NFL debut vs. Arizona (9/12).
- Caught touchdown passes at Tampa Bay (10/24), vs. Atlanta (11/21) and at Denver (11/28).
- Posted career-highs in catches and yards with four catches for 44 yards vs. Atlanta (11/21).
COLLEGE
- Played in 38 games at Illinois, catching 40 passes for 490 yards and four touchdowns.
- Named a 2009 Mackey Award Candidate.
PERSONAL
- Named first-team all-state at tight end at Central Catholic High School (Bloomington, Ill.).
- Father, Isy, played football at Illinois State.
- Majored in sport management at Illinois.
