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Chargers grab Manti Te'o after trade

April, 26, 2013

Apr 26

6:47

PM CT

By Bill Williamson | ESPNChicago.com

Manti Te'o is coming to the AFC West.

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The San Diego Chargers moved up seven spots to take the polarizing Notre Dame linebacker.

The highly decorated Te’o was long considered a top prospect but played poorly in the national title game against Alabama, was involved in a bizarre hoax involving a fake dead girlfriend and had a poor performance at the NFL combine.

Nevertheless, Te'o was highly productive in college and known for having good character. He should start on a promising San Diego front seven.

San Diego gave Arizona the No. 45 pick and its fourth-round pick (No. 110 overall) to get Te’o.

I will have more on this pick later.

Bill Williamson | email

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