Get to know Daniel Te'o-Nesheim

by JasonB on Apr 24, 2010 9:39 AM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

Daniel Te'o-Nesheim is not likely to be a guy many Eagles fans have heard of. Other than the fact that he has more punctuation in his last name than any other player in the NFL, who is this guy? The NFL media guide has this to say.

Te'o-Nesheim is a high motor, relentless pass rusher. The two time second team All Pac-10 conference performer never quits on any play and gives maximum effort from snap to whistle. Blessed with the size, large hands and long arms you look for in a pass rusher, his quickness is evident when he drops back to defend in passing situations.

After the jump we've got more about him that you probably even want to know...

First, what's up with the name? Te'o-Nesheim was born in Samoa and attended school in Waikoloa, Hawaii.

Like both Brandon Graham & Nate Allen, Te'o-Nesheim was also his team's defensive captain. He was also the winner of the Guy Flaherty Most Inspirational Award, which is the oldest and most prestigious honor at Washington.

He owns the Washington record for career, sacks. His 50.5 tackles for a loss is third all time in team history and he's caused 8 fumbles. Last year recorded 11 sacks including 3 in a game against Cal.

He's been a standout player his entire career. He enrolled at Washington in 2005 and was redshirted, but did win the teams award for best scout team player.

In 2006 he started every game and was named to the Pac 10 all freshman team and won the Lineman of the Year award. He was also an All Pac 10 Academic player.

In 2007 he was voted Washington's defensive MVP and won another Lineman of the Year award.

In 08 he was named team captain and earned second team All Pac-10 honors.

Last year he was again team captain, earned second team All Pac-10 honors, and was named the L Wait Rising Lineman of the Year award for the 3rd time.

In addition to playing football, Te'o-Nesheim was a standout track performer, placing in a number of national collegiate shotput and discus competitions.

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He needs to represent his lineage and grow out his hair.

by captain nodar on Apr 24, 2010 9:46 AM EDT reply actions

Very cool info

(Read as: Please don’t be Bryan Smith, Please don’t be Bryan Smith, Please don’t be Bryan Smith…)

by ajay on Apr 24, 2010 9:49 AM EDT reply actions

They are not similar. Bryan Smith was terribly undersized at 6’2 250 lb and he didn’t have the power and motor DTO has.

Jim Johnson(RIP). Brian Westbrook(36). Donovan Mcnabb(5). Brian Dawkins(20). Sheldon Brown(24). Jeremiah Trotter(54).

Thanks for the memories...

by Route36 on Apr 24, 2010 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions

Plus

Pac 10 >>>>>> Southland Conference

Berries are nice, but Graham crackers taste pretty good too.

by alcatraz0109 on Apr 24, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm kinda excited to see what this guy has to offer

by FlyEagles15 on Apr 24, 2010 10:36 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

I'm a Husky fan that's watched Te'o-Nesheim his whole career.

He played on some really bad Husky teams under Tyrone Willingham, so he wasn’t as well-known as he might have been. That, and he was pretty much double-teamed on every play.

You’re going to like him. He plays bigger and faster than his measureables would indicate, he’s absolutely relentless, he works incredibly hard, and he’s a sure tackler. He’s also a very smart player. He won’t run himself out of a play, he takes good pursuit angles, and he uses leverage well.

by Sundodger on Apr 24, 2010 12:33 PM EDT reply actions

Daniel Te'o-Nishiem

Congrats on getting Te’o-Neshiem Philly fans! I noticed a reference to him as DTO…at UW he was DTN. He’ll soon be as big a fan favorite for you guys in Philidelphia as he was for us at UW!

by Kevin Bell on Apr 24, 2010 1:37 PM EDT reply actions

You'll Only Like Daniel Te'o-Nesheim If...

…you’re OK with someone who busts his ass every play from snap ’til the last echo of the whistle, who is the consummate teammate and leader, who never complains to the media, who goes relentlessly after the ball, and who understands that when you hit the guy, the guy goes down.

Here’s a little taste of what you’re in for: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf6XCZ3-UzU

by Purple Reign 91 on Apr 24, 2010 3:50 PM EDT reply actions

Go Huskies!

Thanks for the comments and info, Huskies fans. I’m pumped to watch NTU play for the midnight green. Good luck in 2010, WU!

by gonnaflynow on Apr 25, 2010 11:34 PM EDT reply actions

Die hard Eagles fan & UW fan!

I’m pumped! I’ve waited years for the Birds to finally draft a Dawg! I have a green parakeet named McNabb & a Husky named Tuiasosopo. Looks like I need another pet now! Seriously though, Teo has a high motor and tore it up all 4 years at UW. It seemd like he was always in the backfield. Like Tui I think he’s half Samoan half white (Dutch I think). Eagles are gonna tear it up with the blitz even better now. I just wish we could have drafted Seattle native Taylor Mays in the 2nd round with the “McNabb Pick.” I will say this though about the Eagles drafting. I really hope we go after a kicker in next year’s draft cause Akers is getting old and I don’t think his leg is as strong.

by KingHozz on Apr 26, 2010 11:32 AM EDT reply actions