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Manuia Savea
#0 | Tackle | Cleveland Browns | Roster

Profile
Profile

Height: 6-2
Weight: 301 lbs.
Born: February 22, 1975
College: Arizona

Notes
Grew up in Samoa and attended high school in Samoa. Played at San Francisco City College before coming to Arizona in 1998. Started at right tackle the past two years, but projects inside to guard on the next level. Turned 25 years old in February of 2000. Is married and has three children. Started every game in '98. Had reconstructive surgery on his right knee after the '98 season. Came back to start in '99 but was not 100 percent and did not seem to trust his knee.

Positives
Started to play like he played in '98 late in the '99 season, when he started to gain confidence in his knee. Showed adequate strength, feet, balance and that he could block for both the run and pass when he was at his healthiest. Should improve as he gets further away from his knee surgery and gains experience.

Negatives
Older and shorter than you would like. Had a major knee operation. Was a disappointing player for much of the '99 season. Is a projection inside to guard. Lacks experience and an extensive football background and needs reps.

Summary
Will have a chance as a guard if he is healthy. Did some good work in '98 and late in '99.

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