Chris Maumalanga

Christian Netane Maumalanga (born December 15, 1971) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kansas Jayhawks. He was selected by the New York Giants in the fourth round of the 1994 NFL draft.

Early life Maumalanga was born in Redwood City, California, and attended Bishop Montgomery High School where he was named All-State in both football and track.

College career Maumalanga attended Kansas where he was a four-year letter winner while majoring in business. On July 25, 1994, during training camp Maumalanga got into a fight with offensive lineman Greg Bishop. Maumalanga bloodied Bishop after cutting him open with a one-and-a-half-inch gash from his forehead to his nose, which required five stitches to close.

As a rookie, replacing an injured Coleman Rudolph, Maumalanga recorded five tackles against the Dallas Cowboys. He finished the season with seven total tackles, one forced fumble and one pass defensed.

In 1995 with the Arizona Cardinals he played in six games recording one tackle.

In 1997, he spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Rams and Chicago Bears. In 1999, he spent time with the Cleveland Browns.

Personal life Growing up, Maumalanga was a member of a street gang. In June, 1995 during training camp, he knocked out linebacker, Mitch Davis, and had to be pulled off of him by two fellow linebackers, Pete Shufelt and Jessie Armstead.

His cousin, Stephen Paea, was a second-round pick by the Chicago Bears as a defensive tackle and played seven seasons with the NFL. His nephew, Jay Toia, plays in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys.

Maumalanga founded the Tongan American Youth Foundation. He also coaches at Football University.