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Patriots sign athletic rookie after minicamp tryout
TL;DR
The Patriots are signing undrafted rookie safety Peter Manuma after his impressive performance at rookie minicamp. Manuma, a two-time captain from Hawaii, made 80 tackles last season and is tied for 15th in all-time tackles at his school.
Key points
- Patriots sign undrafted rookie safety Peter Manuma
- Manuma impressed during rookie minicamp tryout
- He was a two-time captain and four-year starter at Hawaii
- Last season, he made 80 tackles and seven pass breakups
- Tied for 15th all-time in program history with 280 tackles
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The Patriots went into last weekās rookie minicamp with two roster spots open. After inviting 17 undrafted players to Gillette Stadium for a tryout, one player in particular clearly left an impression.
According to a source, the Patriots are signing undrafted rookie safety Peter Manuma to a contract later today. Manuma was one of the 17 rookies invited to Foxborough last week for a tryout during rookie minicamp.
During the teamās one open practice, on Saturday, the defensive back out of Hawaii stuck out with an impressive display of speed and athleticism.
A two-time captain, Manuma was a four-year starter who was named Hawaiiās Defensive MVP last season. The safety made 80 tackles with seven pass breakups last season. He finished his collegiate career tied 15th all-time in program history with 280 total tackles.
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The 6-foot, 200-pound Manuma put up impressive testing numbers this offseason during the pre-draft process. He ran a 4.49 40-yard dash to go with a 35.5-inch vertical and 10-foot broad jump.
Safety was a position that the Patriots didnāt address in the 2026 NFL Draft. The team signed All-Pro to start next to . They also added veteran Mike Brown and have , John Saunders Jr., and on the depth chart.
Q&A
Who is Peter Manuma and what are his college achievements?
Peter Manuma is an undrafted rookie safety from Hawaii, a two-time captain and four-year starter, who made 80 tackles and seven pass breakups last season.
What did Peter Manuma do during the Patriots' rookie minicamp?
During the Patriots' rookie minicamp, Peter Manuma showcased impressive speed and athleticism, leading to his signing with the team.
How many tackles did Peter Manuma have in his college career?
Peter Manuma finished his collegiate career with 280 total tackles, ranking him tied for 15th all-time in program history.
